A(n) __ defense is one in which the defendant must take the offense and respond to the charges against him or her with his or her own assertions being based on legal arguments.

Affirmative

Explanation:

Affirmative  defense is defined as the defense mechanism in which a person accepts performing particular act in form of crime, guilt etc .In this case , the person is allowed to perform that act for certain reason.

Person justifies himself/herself through providing facts and reasoning for his/her wrongdoing act. This matter is presented before the court for judging about criminal charges on defendant.

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