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In a negligence lawsuit, what is the primary defense that the defendant can assert?
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Contributory negligence
💡 Explanation:
Contributory negligence is a defense in which the defendant argues that the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the accident or injury, thereby reducing or eliminating the defendant's liability.