A defendant uses a[n] _ when her or his answer admits that the facts contained in the complaint are accurate but also includes additional facts that justify the defendant's actions and provide a legally sound reason to deny relief to the plaintiff.

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An affirmative defense is a type of defense used by a defendant in a legal dispute to counter the claims of the plaintiff. It admits to the accuracy of the facts contained in the complaint but also includes additional facts that provide a legally sound reason to deny relief to the plaintiff.

A Defendant Uses A[n] _ When Her or His Answer