This is the 15005th most frequent Russian word.
подсудимые
"Подсудимые" means "defendants" in English.
The word 'подсудимые' refers to the individuals standing trial, illustrating its use as a term for defendants in a legal case.
Подсудимые надели на себя строгие костюмы перед слушанием.
The defendants put on formal suits before the hearing.
Here, 'подсудимые' identifies the group to whom the lawyer provides guidance, emphasizing its role as a collective noun for defendants.
Адвокат дал подсудимым последние наставления перед судом.
The lawyer gave the defendants final instructions before court.
In this example, 'подсудимых' denotes the persons actively engaged in presenting their case during the trial, stressing the term's legal connotation.