1. Law. pleading that alleges special or new matter in avoidance of the allegations made by the opposite side.
2. pleading or arguing that ignores unfavorable features of a case.
[ 1675-85 ]
1. Law. pleading that alleges special or new matter in avoidance of the allegations made by the opposite side.
2. pleading or arguing that ignores unfavorable features of a case.
[ 1675-85 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012