Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

corespondent

noun

/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒndənt/

Definition

A corespondent is a person who is involved in a legal case, particularly in matters of divorce, where they may be implicated in the breakdown of a marriage.

Examples

The court named him as the corespondent in the divorce proceedings.
As a corespondent, she was required to testify about her relationship with the married man.
The presence of a corespondent can complicate divorce cases significantly.

Meaning

In a legal context, a corespondent is typically the third party in a divorce case, often accused of being involved in an extramarital affair with one of the spouses.