Background for pleas

pleas

/pliːz/

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noun

An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.

Examples :

"a plea for mercy"

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noun

An excuse; an apology.

Examples :

"His pleas of ignorance did not convince the teacher that he hadn't cheated. "

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noun

That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.

Examples :

"The student's pleas that she had forgotten her homework at home were not accepted by the teacher. "

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That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.

Examples :

"The lawyer carefully reviewed the pleas in the case, noting the arguments each side presented to support their claims. "

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noun

An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.

Examples :

"In the lawsuit, the company's pleas focused on demonstrating they had followed all safety regulations, arguing those facts distinguished their case from simple negligence. "

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noun

The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.

Examples :

"The defendant's pleas in the court case were a detailed response to the plaintiff's initial claim. "

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noun

A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.

Examples :

"The lawyer specialized in pleas before the Court of Common Pleas, handling cases ranging from contract disputes to property disagreements. "

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verb

To plead; to argue.

Examples :

"The lawyers pleas with the judge to consider the new evidence before making a final decision. "

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