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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

party go
a person involved in legal proceedings

litigant, litigator go
(law) a party to a lawsuit

defendant, suspect
a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law

noun.person

2 Subcategories

accused go
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
codefendant, co-defendant go
a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action