English definition of Plead

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 plead

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 plead is as below...

Plead (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..

Lern More About Plead

☛ Wiki Definition of Plead

☛ Wiki Article of Plead

☛ Google Meaning of Plead

☛ Google Search for Plead

Advocate :: Advocate (n.) To plead in favor of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly..

Recital :: Recital (n.) The formal statement, or setting forth, of some matter of fact in any deed or writing in order to explain the reasons on which the transaction is founded; the statement of matter in pleading introductory to some positive allegation..

Pleadingly :: Pleadingly (adv.) In a pleading manner.

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

Unpleaded :: Unpleaded (a.) Not supported by pleas; undefended; as, an unpleaded suit..

Enterplead :: Enterplead (v. i.) Same as Interplead.

Imparl :: Imparl (v. i.) To have time before pleading; to have delay for mutual adjustment.

Intercedent :: Intercedent (a.) Passing between; mediating; pleading.

Moot :: Moot (v. i.) To argue or plead in a supposed case.

Surplusage :: Surplusage (n.) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected..

Pleading :: Pleading (n.) The act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments..

Uplead :: Uplead (v. t.) To lead upward.

Conclusion :: Conclusion (n.) The end or close of a pleading, e.g., the formal ending of an indictment, against the peace, etc..

Pleader :: Pleader (n.) One who draws up or forms pleas; the draughtsman of pleas or pleadings in the widest sense; as, a special pleader..

Redundancy :: Redundancy (n.) Surplusage inserted in a pleading which may be rejected by the court without impairing the validity of what remains.

Intercede :: Intercede (v. i.) To act between parties with a view to reconcile differences; to make intercession; to beg or plead in behalf of another; to mediate; -- usually followed by with and for; as, I will intercede with him for you..

Excuser :: Excuser (n.) One who offers excuses or pleads in extenuation of the fault of another.

Interpleader :: Interpleader (n.) A proceeding devised to enable a person, of whom the same debt, duty, or thing is claimed adversely by two or more parties, to compel them to litigate the right or title between themselves, and thereby to relieve himself from the suits which they might otherwise bring against him..

Issuably :: Issuably (adv.) In an issuable manner; by way of issue; as, to plead issuably..

Plead :: Plead (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..