the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent
"In their contentious divorce trial, the judge ruled that the respondent had indeed committed adultery with the co-respondent."
someone who responds
"In a survey about traffic safety, every respondent was asked to describe their daily commute."
One who responds; one who replies.
"The survey respondent answered every question honestly to ensure accurate data collection."
In plain English: A respondent is someone who answers questions, especially during an interview or survey.
"The survey respondent was very happy with the new service options."
Usage: In legal and survey contexts, a respondent is the specific individual being questioned or sued rather than just anyone replying casually. Use this term for formal situations where someone answers an official inquiry, distinguishing it from general synonyms like "reply" which refer to the action itself.
Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding.
"The survey results were not respondent to our initial questions, requiring us to rephrase them entirely."
"The respondent agency failed to address our concerns in their letter."