pleas (Meaning)
pleas
a defendant's answer to a plaintiff's declaration in common-law practice, a plea that alleges the existence of an absolute bar (as a statute of limitations) to an action, a plea of guilty to an indictment, an earnest appeal, something offered as an excuse, a defendant's answer to a lawsuit or to a criminal charge, a plea of guilty, a common-law plea which is intended to defeat the pending action or proceeding without involving any decision on the merits of the case, something offered by way of excuse or justification, a legal suit or action, an allegation of fact in civil litigation made in response to a claim compare demurrer, an accused party's answer to a criminal charge or indictment, an allegation made by a party in support of a cause, an earnest entreaty, an allegation of fact compare demurrer entry 1, a defendant's answer to a plaintiff's claim in civil litigation, an accused person's answer to a charge or indictment in criminal practice, plea in abatement in this entry, a plea entered by a party seeking postponement or dismissal of an action by setting forth some matter or defect regarding procedure, jurisdiction, or timing
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleas
pleas Sentence Examples
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
- I'm pleading with you to reconsider your decision.
- The child's parents pleaded for his safe return.
- The charity pleaded for donations to help those in need.
- The lawyer pleaded his client's case before the jury.
- The accused pleaded ignorance of the law.
- The politician pleaded that he had been misunderstood.
- The salesperson pleaded for one more chance to make a sale.
- The beggar pleaded for alms on the street corner.
- The victim pleaded for mercy from his attacker.
FAQs About the word pleas
a defendant's answer to a plaintiff's declaration in common-law practice, a plea that alleges the existence of an absolute bar (as a statute of limitations) to
appeals, prayers, petitions, suits, solicitations, supplications,pleadings, cries, demands, desires
No antonyms found.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
I'm pleading with you to reconsider your decision.
The child's parents pleaded for his safe return.
The charity pleaded for donations to help those in need.
