1. people who answer questions in a survey, poll, or research study
2. parties who answer or defend against a legal action or appeal
Usage: legal

Examples

• The survey included 500 respondents from across the country.
• Most respondents said they were satisfied with the new policy.
• Researchers interviewed respondents about their shopping habits.
• The respondents in the divorce case filed their answer yesterday.
• Poll respondents were asked about their voting preferences.
• The study’s respondents ranged in age from 18 to 65.
• Legal respondents have 30 days to file their response.