Statutory Defense
/ˈstætʃʊtɔːri dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A defense in a legal proceeding authorized by statute that expressly exempts or justifies certain conduct, negating liability or culpability.
The defendant invoked a statutory defense to avoid liability for the alleged infringement.
Forms
- statutory defense
- statutory defenses
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Commentary
Statutory defenses are distinct from common law defenses because they are created by legislation and may provide explicit protections or exceptions not available under judicial precedent.
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