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A complete defense is a type of affirmative defense that nullifies an entire claim against the defendant. Complete defenses are relevant in both civil lawsuits and criminal proceedings.�

Unlike a mitigation defense, which reduces but does not remove liability, successfully establishing a complete defense absolves a party from any and all liability for a given act. Additionally, because claims are often interwoven, establishing a complete defense for one claim often acts as a complete defense against other claims.�

Examples of complete defenses include consent, act of God, and involuntary intoxication. Additionally, in jurisdictions that follow contributory negligence, establishing that the plaintiff was negligent functions as a complete defense.�