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affirmative defense
[əfur′mətiv] Etymology: L, affirmare, to make firm (in law) a denial of guilt or wrongdoing based on new evidence rather than on simple denial of a charge, as a plea of immunity according to Good Samaritan legislation. The defendant bears the burden of proof in an affirmative defense. affirmative defense Medical liability A defense used by a physician in a lawsuit that is based on adherence to the local standards of care–which may be established by Ob/Gyns, emergency room specialists, and anesthesiologists. Cf
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