special defence
special defence · special defences
Any of various defences that may be raised in criminal proceedings upon notice by the…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.
Meaning
1 sensesAny 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.
Forms
plural: special defences| Singular | special defence |
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