AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
\ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv dɪfˈɛns], \ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv dɪfˈɛns], \ɐ_f_ˈɜː_m_ə_t_ˌɪ_v d_ɪ_f_ˈɛ_n_s]\
Definitions of AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
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An explanation for a defendant's actions that excuses or justifies his behavior. For example, acting in self-defense is a common affirmative defense to a charge of battery or homicide. Other affirmative defenses include insanity, duress and intoxication.
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