Arguing
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Both words in one sentence
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Lawyer (and former Congressman) Clement Vallandigham was preparing to defend a client accused of murder by arguing that the deceased had, in fact, accidentally shot himself with his own gun.
Source: I Just Shot Marvin in the Face - He seems to defend them solely by arguing for jury nullification, citing the invasions of constitutional rights in the war on drugs, and saying they should find his client "not guilty" in protest.
Source: Hollywood Law -
Some defend this decision by arguing that the Gamecube isn't purple, but indigo.
Source: Less Embarrassing Term
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