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- Dictionarypleading/ˈpliːdɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone: "he ignored her pleading"
- 2. a formal statement of the cause of an action or defence: "counsel for the plaintiffs wanted to amend the pleadings"
adjective
- 1. making an emotional appeal: "he gave her a pleading look"
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a formal written document stating the reasons for bringing a legal action against someone, or the reaction to those reasons given by the defence (= the accused person or their lawyers): The case begins when the pleadings are filed with the court.
The meaning of PLEADING is advocacy of a cause in a court of law. How to use pleading in a sentence.
to make a statement of what you believe to be true, especially in support of something or someone or when someone has been accused in a law court: The defendant pleaded not guilty / innocent to robbery with violence. They paid a high-powered attorney to plead their case (= argue for them in court).
The meaning of PLEAD is to argue a case or cause in a court of law. How to use plead in a sentence. Pleaded vs. Pled
1. the act of presenting a case in court, as by a lawyer on behalf of his or her client. 2. the art or science of preparing the formal written statements of the parties to a legal action. See also pleadings. Collins English Dictionary.
Jan 26, 2015 · Definition of Pleading. Noun. A formal written statement of a party’s claims defense in a court action. The act of supporting or furthering a cause in a court of law. Origin. 1250-1300 Middle English pledynge. Purpose of the System of Pleading.
noun. the act of a person who pleads. Law. the advocating of a cause in a court of law. the art or science of setting forth or drawing pleas in legal causes. a formal statement, usually written, setting forth the cause of action or defense of a case.
Definition of pleading noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
In a pleading, the parties formally submit their claims and the defenses against the opposition’s claims. The parties can make specific pleas, such as a guilty plea or a not guilty plea. Pleadings usually do not include evidence for and against the claims, which are presented later in the lawsuit.
n. 1. (Law) the act of presenting a case in court, as by a lawyer on behalf of his client. 2. (Law) the art or science of preparing the formal written statements of the parties to a legal action. See also pleadings.
