pleas
/pliหz/IPA: /P L IY1 Z/
noun
- 1
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
โa plea for mercyโ
- 2
An excuse; an apology.
- 3
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
- 4
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
- 5
An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
- 6
The defendantโs answer to the plaintiffโs declaration and demand.
- 7
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To plead; to argue.
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