pleads

/pliːdz/

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 demand communication moral law value

verb

To offer by way of excuse.

Examples :

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

law guilt action communication word

verb

To discuss by arguments.

Examples :

"The lawyer pleads his client's innocence, arguing that the evidence is circumstantial. "

communication law

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 lawyer pleads his client's innocence, arguing that the evidence is circumstantial. "

Related Words

circumstantial noun

(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

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.

evidence noun

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

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.

innocence noun

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.