The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CORESPONDENTS
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What does CORESPONDENTS mean?
CORESPONDENTS noun- One of two or more persons against whom a lawsuit is made; but especially a person charged with committing adultery with the defendant in a divorce proceeding.