affirmative pleading

/əˌfʌrmədɪv ˌplidɪŋ/
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Definitions of affirmative pleading
  1. noun
    any defensive pleading that affirms facts rather than merely denying the facts alleged by the plaintiff
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    pleading
    (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
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