Defendant's entry Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 25, 2017 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 25, 2017 · 2-Down · 4 letters
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(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
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