plea
1. [ noun ] (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
Related terms: answer dilatory_plea insanity_plea counterplea law
2. [ noun ] a humble request for help from someone in authority
Synonyms: supplication
Related terms: entreaty supplicate
3. [ noun ] (law) an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
Related terms: due_process trial law
Similar spelling:   Pleau
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