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An '''affirmative defense''' is a defense raised in a responsive pleading (answer) relating a new matter as a defense to the complaint; affirmative defenses might include contributory negligence or estopped in civil actions; in criminal cases insanity, duress, or [[self-defense]] might be used. [[Category:Legal Terms]]

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An '''affirmative defense''' is a defense raised in a responsive pleading (answer) relating a new matter as a defense to the complaint; affirmative defenses might include [[contributory negligence]] or estopped in civil actions; in criminal cases insanity, duress, or [[self-defense]] might be used. [[Category:Legal Terms]]

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