Substitute for the underlined word in the following sentence the word that most closely expresses the opposite meaning:
The plaintiff made very cogent submissions to the trial judge
- bailiff
- prosecutor
- lawyer
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defendant
- accused
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
In legal terms, the plaintiff is the party who brings a case against another in a court of law, while the defendant is the party being sued or accused. Therefore, "defendant" is the opposite of "plaintiff."