noun as in strong fondness

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defendant, surety

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Example Sentences

Example:The defendant in the case was made the mainpernor of the bond.

Definition:A person who is accused of a crime or is sued by another person in a legal proceeding. While not an exact synonym, it can be used in a context where someone is bound by a legal relationship.

From defendant

Example:The surety agreed to be the mainpernor for the project contract.

Definition:A person who agrees to be responsible for the performance of a duty or the observance of a contract, undertaking to discharge the obligation on behalf of another if the principal fails to do so.

From surety