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 Definitions of pleading  [ˈpli dɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'pleading' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) pleading
the act of a person who pleads.

2.  pleading
a formal, usu. written statement setting forth the cause of action or defense of a case.

3.  pleading
the skill or practice of setting forth pleas in legal causes.

4.  pleading
the advocating of a cause in a court of law.

Etymology:  (1250–1300)

Definition of 'pleading' Princeton's WordNet 

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

2. (adj) beseeching, pleading, imploring
begging


Definition of 'pleading' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) pleading
the act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments

2.  pleading
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