Usually means: Defense that negates civil liability.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (affirmative defense)

▸ noun:  (law) A defense against a suit or criminal charge that asserts mitigating facts rather than contesting the main fact of the allegation.

Similar:
excuse, affirmative pregnant, defense in abatement, guilty, alibi, se defendendo, Alford plea, non assumpsit, plea, defense, more...

Opposite:
negative defense, denial, opposition

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Similar:
excuse, affirmative pregnant, defense in abatement, guilty, alibi, se defendendo, Alford plea, non assumpsit, plea, defense, more...

Opposite:
negative defense, denial, opposition



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