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pleads definition and meaning
of Plead
v. t.
To argue in support of a claim, or in defense against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against a thing; to attempt to persuade one by argument or supplication; to speak by way of persuasion; as, to plead for the life of a criminal; to plead with a judge or with a father.
v. t.
To present an answer, by allegation of fact, to the declaration of a plaintiff; to deny the plaintiff's declaration and demand, or to allege facts which show that ought not to recover in the suit; in a less strict sense, to make an allegation of fact in a cause; to carry on the allegations of the respective parties in a cause; to carry on a suit or plea.
v. t.
To contend; to struggle.
v. t.
To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury.
v. t.
To allege or cite in a legal plea or defense, or for repelling a demand in law; to answer to an indictment; as, to plead usury; to plead statute of limitations; to plead not guilty.
v. t.
To allege or adduce in proof, support, or vendication; to offer in excuse; as, the law of nations may be pleaded in favor of the rights of ambassadors.
Crossword clues for pleads
- Appeal earnestly
- Ask earnestly
- Beg
- Beg for something
- Beg quietly before deal is arranged
- Beseech
- Earnest appeal
- Entreat
- Implore
- Implore, ... with
- Make earnest appeal
- To offer in excuse
- Begs
- Begs to swap pedals
- Beseeches
- Entreats
- Supplicates
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