English Explanatory Dictionary

special defence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various defences (such as mental disorder or coercion) that may be raised in criminal proceedings upon notice by the accused ahead of the trial, and which if established will result in an acquittal.

Word forms

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