Synonyms: defence, defense, demurrer, denial
Definition: a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Usage: he gave evidence for the defense
Similar words: due process, due process of law
Definition: (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards
Synonyms: demurrer
Definition: (law) any pleading that attacks the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleadings
Similar words: pleading
Definition: (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Synonyms: demur, demurral, demurrer
Definition: (law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
Similar words: objection
Definition: the speech act of objecting