A defendant may assert, in the answer, a reason why he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries even if the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are true. This is called raising a(n)?
A. answer.?
B. ?allegation.
C. ?responsive pleading.
D. ?affirmative defense.
Answer: D
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