newly claimed facts or legal issues raised (brought up) by a defendant (the party
being sued) to defend himself/herself/itself beyond just denying the allegations
in the complaint filed by the person bringing the lawsuit (plaintiff). Such new
matters are called "affirmative defenses. "
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