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partial defense
A partial defense is a type of defense that mitigates the defendant’s culpability. An example is the provocation defense in criminal law. If the defendant can prove that they were provoked to commit the crime, they can reduce their liability or the amount of damages.
[Last reviewed in November of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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