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denial n. a statement in the defendant's answer to a complaint in a lawsuit that an allegation (claim of fact) is not true. If a defendant denies all allegations it is called a general denial. In answering the defendant is limited to admitting, denying, or denying on the basis he/she/it has no information to affirm or deny. The defendant may also state affirmative defenses. (See: answer, admission, affirmative defense) DENIAL, pleading. To traverse the statement of the opposite party a defence. See Defence; Traverse. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We believe that Billy and Chuck are in denial, and at GLAAD we understand how hard it is for people in the spotlight to come out of the closet, and when they're ready to accept who they are, we will be there to support them," says Scott Seomin, entertainment media director of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. We find that part of the growth in mortgage lending and most of the increase in denial rates in the 1993-98 period are associated with the substantial and growing share of mortgages and mortgage applications processed by these institutions. Immunity is also stronger among those who openly vent their emotions and engage in denial concerning their condition. |
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