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ANSWER (derived from and, against, and the same root as swear) , originally a solemn assertion in opposition to some one or something, and thus generally any counter-statement or defence , a reply to a question or objection, or a correct solution of a problem. In English
defence , especially as regards the facts and not the law. Its place is now taken by a " statement of defence." " Answer " is the term
respondent (see PLEADING). The famous Latin ResponsaPrudentum (" answers of the learned") were the accumulated views of many successive generations of Roman lawyers, a body
opinion which gradually became authoritative. In music a n " answer " is the technical name in counterpoint for the repetition by one part
instrument of a theme proposed by another.End of Article: ANSWER (derived from and, against, and the same root as swear) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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