In partial defence of the profession, these relationships (real or imaginary) are sometimes initiated by patients. (sciencedaily.com)
This defence stands apart from the self - defence sections (now section) of the Code and provides for a very specific partial defence based on very specific circumstances. (ideablawg.ca)
«Infanticide is both a discrete indictable offence and a partial defence to murder under the terms of the present Criminal Code. (canadianlawyermag.com)