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  2. (i) a traverse, i.e. a formal denial of an alleged fact. (ii) a denial of the plaintiff's claim. (iii) an allegation of counterclaim. (iv) a confession and avoidance. (v) a statement of defence raising an objection in point of law to the effect that the facts alleged, even if established, do not disclose a good cause of action.

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      A fact or law that provides a full or partial exoneration of...

  3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK - In tort law, a defense to a personal injury suit. The essence of an affirmative defense is that the plaintiff assumed the known risk of whatever dangerous condition caused the injury. AT ISSUE - The time in a lawsuit when the complaining party has stated his or her claim and the other side has responded

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  4. law : the denial, answer, or plea (see plea sense 2b) of one against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : a defendant 's denial, answer, or plea. 2. a. : capability of resisting attack. the body's defense against disease. b.

  5. Law: The rules made by the government or courts that govern society and give rights and obligations to people. Leading question: Type of question asked to a witness by a party that suggests or contains the answer that the party wants the witness to give and can usually be answered with a “yes” or a “no.”

  6. A fact or law that provides a full or partial exoneration of the defendant against the charges or claims made in a lawsuit or prosecution. c. The defendant and his or her legal counsel.

  7. What does the adjective defenceless mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective defenceless , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  8. DEFENCELESS definition: 1. Defenceless people, animals, places, or things are weak and unable to protect themselves from…. Learn more.

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