The party alleged to have committed the wrong at issue in a suit is called the ______.

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The defendant is the party who is alleged to have committed the wrong at issue in a suit. The plaintiff is the party who brings the suit, while the prosecutor is a government official who brings criminal charges. The petit jury is a group of citizens who hear evidence and decide the outcome of a trial. Adjunct refers to a position or role that is secondary or supporting.

The Party Alleged to Have Committed the Wrong at Issue