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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Definition: Defence is a defendant's stated reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case. It is a method and strategy used by a defendant in opposing the plaintiff or the prosecution.
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The examples illustrate how a defendant can use different types of defenses to oppose the plaintiff or the prosecution. These defenses can be used to defeat the plaintiff's or prosecution's claim, or to reduce the defendant's liability.