plead

/pliːd/

verb

To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

Examples :

"The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."

verb

To beg, beseech, or implore.

Examples :

"He pleaded with me not to leave the house."

action communication demand law attitude

verb

To offer by way of excuse.

Examples :

"Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness."

law guilt action statement

verb

To discuss by arguments.

Examples :

"The students pleaded their case for more recess time, arguing that it would improve their focus in class. "

law communication politics

Meanings

Examples :

"The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."

Examples :

"He pleaded with me not to leave the house."

Examples :

"Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness."

Examples :

"The students pleaded their case for more recess time, arguing that it would improve their focus in class. "

Related Words

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

banquet noun

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

decided verb

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

beseech noun

A request.

arguments noun

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

implore verb

To beg urgently or earnestly.

wishing verb

To desire; to want.

pleaded verb

To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

defendant adjective

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

present noun

The current moment or period of time.

argument noun

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.