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affirmative defense
law When a defendant or person responding to a civil case has a reason that would make him or her "not guilty" or not at fault and gives the court new evidence to prove that. The defense has to prove what it says called BURDEN OF PROOF. The defense has to explain this defense in their ANSWER
affirmative: 2 phrases in 2 subjects
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