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Indefensus

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Bouvier (1839)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Not defended; not denied.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In old English practice. Undefended; undented by pleading. A defendant who, makes no defense or pica. Blount.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

1 1 In old English law. Undefended; undenied by pleading; a defendant who makes no defense or plea.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

One sued or impleaded, who refuses to answer. -