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special defences

special defences is the plural of special defence.

Meaning of special defence

Noun

special defence (plural special defences)

  1. (Scots law) 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.

Questions about special defences

What is special defences the plural of?
Special defences is the plural of special defence.

Words near special defences in the dictionary

  1. special court-martial
  2. special court-martials
  3. special creation
  4. special damages
  5. special defence
  6. special defences
  7. special defense
  8. special defenses
  9. special deliveries
  10. special delivery
  11. special drawing right

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