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The choice that is not typically considered an affirmative defense is disputing the validity of the laws presented. Affirmative defenses are legal arguments that, if proven, can defeat or mitigate liability regardless of the truth of the allegations made against the defendant. They are proactive defenses that assert a justification or excuse for the defendant's conduct.

For example, self-defense in a physical altercation is an affirmative defense because it justifies the defendant's actions by showing that they were acting to protect themselves. Similarly, consent in a contractual agreement can negate claims of breach if a party can show that they agreed to the terms knowingly and voluntarily, thereby defending against allegations of wrongful conduct.

The expiration of the statute of limitations is also an affirmative defense because it establishes that a legal claim cannot be brought after a certain period, thus protecting the defendant from long-standing claims.

Contrastingly, disputing the validity of laws presented is not an affirmative defense; it merely challenges the legal basis on which a lawsuit is brought without offering a justification for the defendant's actions. This type of challenge generally does not absolve the defendant of liability and focuses more on the law's applicability rather than addressing the merits of the defense itself.