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• A defense raised in a responsive pleading, for example, an answer, concerning a matter raised in a pleading; affirmative defenses include contributory negligence or estoppel in civil actions and in criminal cases insanity, duress or self-defense.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Affirmative Defense. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affirmative-defense.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Affirmative Defense. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affirmative-defense (accessed: March 25, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Affirmative Defense." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 25 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/affirmative-defense.

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