respondent

Meaning (English)

the party against whom a case or appeal is filed

Meaning (मराठी)

प्रतिवादी

Used in a sentence

The state was made a respondent in the writ petition.

रिट याचिकेत राज्य शासनाला प्रतिवादी करण्यात आले.

Synonyms

defendant, opposite party

Antonyms

petitioner, appellant