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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   Tessa

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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. Reid Elkus:

   My client is pleading not guilty and like any other person that is accused of a crime, my client is presumed innocent, and as a result of that presumption, our firm will be rigorously and zealously defending Officer Haubert.

2. Judy Norton:

   It was really the producers who went out and created a grassroots campaign, like taking out ads and doing interviews in the heartland, in Middle America, where we really found our audience, just really kind of pleading with people to watch the show and embrace it, she added. And that was really the audience that formed the core… Those are our really loyal fans that continue to watch the show in reruns.

3. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images:

   I shared my medical information, which I don’t think I should have to do, i just said, ‘I’m just pleading with you guys.’.

4. Oklahoma Highway Patrol:

   Great work by our Traffic Homicide Unit led to Ashley Ricks pleading guilty to four counts of first degree manslaughter, we hope the outcome of the court case brings a measure of comfort to the victims’ families.

5. Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman:

   We are going to investigate it as expeditiously, as thoroughly as justice demands, that video is graphic, horrific and terrible. And no person should do that. I am pleading with individuals to remain calm and let us conduct this investigation.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pleading
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Pleading