Definitions for PLEADING
ˈpli dɪŋplead·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleadingadjective

   (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

2. beseeching, pleading, imploringadjective

   begging

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleadingnoun

   A document filed in a lawsuit, particularly a document initiating litigation or responding to the initiation of litigation.

2. pleadingadjective

   Of or pertaining to that which pleads.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleadingnoun

   Act or form of pleading.

   Etymology: from plead.

   If the heavenly folk should know
   These pleadings in the court below. Jonathan Swift, Miscel.

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1. Pleading

   In law as practiced in countries that follow the English models, a pleading is a formal written statement of a party's claims or defenses to another party's claims in a civil action. The parties' pleadings in a case define the issues to be adjudicated in the action. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) govern pleading in England and Wales. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern pleading in United States federal courts. Each state in the United States has its own statutes and rules that govern pleading in the courts of that state.

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1. pleading

   Pleading is a formal statement, either written or spoken, that presents arguments, claims, and facts in a legal case. It sets out the party's defense or claim, the allegations or denials, and what they intend to prove. It is a crucial step in a court proceeding where the plaintiff's or defendant's positions are outlined, including their respective allegations, defenses, and counterclaims.

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1. Pleading

   of Plead

2. Pleadingnoun

   the act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments

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1. Pleading

   In law as practiced in countries that follow the English models, a pleading is a formal written statement filed with a court by parties in a civil action, other than a motion. By stating what claims and defenses are at issue, pleadings establish the issues to be decided by the court. Pleading in England and Wales is covered by the Civil Procedure Rules. Pleading in United States federal courts is covered by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Pleading in the courts of the individual states is covered by the rules of civil procedure either promulgated by the respective state Supreme Courts, or by statute by the respective legislatures.

Anagrams for PLEADING »

1. pedaling

How to pronounce PLEADING?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLEADING in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PLEADING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of PLEADING in a Sentence

1. Donald Wuerl:

   Yes, my brothers and sisters, shame, i wish I could re-do everything over these 30 years as a bishop and each time get it always right. That's not the case. I do think together, asking for God's mercy, pleading for God's grace, recognizing that we can move into light, I simply ask you to keep me, keep all of those that have been abused, all of those who have suffered, all of the church in your prayers.

2. District Judge Thomas Hogan:

   It has become evident to me in the riot cases that many of the defendants who are pleading guilty are not truly accepting responsibility, they seem to me to be trying to get this out of the way as quickly and as inexpensively as possible -- stating whatever they have to say in the guilty plea, getting probation, and hoping that would be the end of it.

3. Patrick Lynch:

   We will do our part to confront these quality-of-life issues, our communities have been pleading with us to put an end to the lawlessness.

4. James Mattis:

   I come to you in peace. I did not bring artillery, but I am pleading with you, with tears in my eyes; if you f*** with me, I will kill you all.

5. Special CounselRobert Muellerin:

   These facts do not constitute all of the facts known to the parties concerning the charged offenses, they are being submitted to demonstrate that sufficient facts exist that the defendant committed the offense to which he is pleading guilty.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PLEADING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pleading
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PLEADING
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleading
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PLEADING
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=PLEADING