A defendant may assert, in the answer, a reason why he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries even if the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are true.This is called raising:

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An affirmative defense is a reason provided by the defendant in their answer to the complaint, explaining why they should not be held liable, even if the plaintiff's allegations are true.

A Defendant May Assert, in the Answer, a Reason Why