nounđShareAn appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty."a plea for mercy"communicationlawreligionpoliticsdemandemotionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareAn excuse; an apology."My son offered a plea for being late to school, saying his bike tire had gone flat. "communicationstatementwordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareThat which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification."The student's plea of "I didn't hear the bell" was not accepted as a valid reason for being late. "lawstatementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareThat which is alleged by a party in support of his cause."My plea to the teacher was that I needed more time to complete the assignment. "lawstatementrightdemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareAn allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer."The student made a plea that the test was unfair, arguing that the instructions were unclear. "lawstatementrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareThe defendantâs answer to the plaintiffâs declaration and demand."The defendant's plea in the custody case detailed his reasons for wanting the children. "lawstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas."The student filed a plea in juvenile court. "lawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđShareTo plead; to argue."The student pleaded for more time to finish the exam. "lawcommunicationpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
