/dɪˈfɛns ʌv mɪˈsteɪk/ – Phrase
Definition: biện hộ vin vào cớ sai sót không phải do lỗi của chủ thể.
A more thorough explanation: The legal term “defence of mistake” refers to a defense strategy in which a defendant argues that they should not be held criminally liable for their actions because they made a mistake of fact or law that led them to believe their actions were lawful or justified. This defense asserts that the defendant’s mistaken belief negates the intent or mental state required for the crime charged.
Example: In the case of Smith v. Jones, the defendant successfully argued a defence of mistake, claiming that they were unaware of the terms of the contract at the time of signing.