Typical Defense
/ˈtɪpɪkəl dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A commonly raised legal argument or strategy used by defendants as a standard approach to contest liability or charges.
The court considered the typical defense presented by the defendant, which involved challenging the evidence's credibility.
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- typical defense
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Commentary
The term refers broadly to standard or habitual defenses rather than specialized or unique arguments; lawyers often prepare typical defenses as starting points in litigation.
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