a. [ L. respondens, p. pr. of respondere. ] Disposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wealth respondent to payment and contributions. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. répondant. ] One who responds. It corresponds in general to defendant. Specifically:
‖n. [ NL. See Respondence. ] (Commercial Law) A loan upon goods laden on board a ship. It differs from bottomry, which is a loan on the ship itself. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]