English definition of Plea

English to English Dictionary ⇛
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Definition of plea

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of plea is as below...

Plea (n.) That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why

Lern More About Plea

☛ Wiki Definition of Plea

☛ Wiki Article of Plea

☛ Google Meaning of Plea

☛ Google Search for Plea

Worldly :: Worldly (a.) Pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction from the life to come; secular; temporal; devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as, worldly pleasures, affections, honor, lusts, men..

Feminine :: Feminine (a.) Having the qualities of a woman; becoming or appropriate to the female sex; as, in a good sense, modest, graceful, affectionate, confiding; or, in a bad sense, weak, nerveless, timid, pleasure-loving, effeminate..

Plead :: Plead () of Plea.

Delight :: Delight (v. t.) That which gives great pleasure or delight.

Frock :: Frock (n.) A coarse gown worn by monks or friars, and supposed to take the place of all, or nearly all, other garments. It has a hood which can be drawn over the head at pleasure, and is girded by a cord..

Divertimento :: Divertimento (n.) A light and pleasing composition.

Glad :: Glad (superl.) Pleased; joyous; happy; cheerful; gratified; -- opposed to sorry, sorrowful, or unhappy; -- said of persons, and often followed by of, at, that, or by the infinitive, and sometimes by with, introducing the cause or reason..

Pass :: Pass (v. i.) To go by or glide by, as time; to elapse; to be spent; as, their vacation passed pleasantly..

Placitum :: Placitum (n.) A plea; a pleading; a judicial proceeding; a suit.

Game :: Game (n.) To rejoice; to be pleased; -- often used, in Old English, impersonally with dative..

Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.

Please :: Please (v. i.) To afford or impart pleasure; to excite agreeable emotions.

Amuse :: Amuse (v.) To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing or mirthful emotions; to divert.

Plesance :: Plesance (n.) Pleasance.

Lovely :: Lovely (adv.) In a manner to please, or to excite love..

Frounce :: Frounce (v. i.) To form wrinkles in the forehead; to manifest displeasure; to frown.

Lorette :: Lorette (n.) In France, a name for a woman who is supported by her lovers, and devotes herself to idleness, show, and pleasure; -- so called from the church of Notre Dame de Lorette, in Paris, near which many of them resided..

Rapture :: Rapture (n.) The state or condition of being rapt, or carried away from one's self by agreeable excitement; violence of a pleasing passion; extreme joy or pleasure; ecstasy..

Gothamist :: Gothamist (n.) A wiseacre; a person deficient in wisdom; -- so called from Gotham, in Nottinghamshire, England, noted for some pleasant blunders..

Studious :: Studious (a.) Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies..