Definition of Confession And Avoidance

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Confession and avoidance
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Used of a plea which admits but alleges facts which justify, excuse or obviate the admission. See 9 Minn. 194, 86 Am. Dec. 93.