Meaning of 'plead'

Find the meaning of the word ‘plead’

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Meaning of ‘plead’

4 definitions found.

plead

verb

appeal or request earnestly

Example: "I pleaded with the singer to stop."

verb

enter a plea, as in courts of law

Example: "The defendant pleaded not guilty."

verb

offer as an excuse or plea

Example: "The children were pleading why they should not have to do their chores."

verb

make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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