plead

Definitions

1. 1

   of Plead

2. 2transitive verb

   To argue in support of a claim, or in defense against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against a thing; to attempt to persuade one by argument or supplication; to speak by way of persuasion; as, to plead for the life of a criminal; to plead with a judge or with a father.

3. 3transitive verb

   To present an answer, by allegation of fact, to the declaration of a plaintiff; to deny the plaintiff's declaration and demand, or to allege facts which show that ought not to recover in the suit; in a less strict sense, to make an allegation of fact in a cause; to carry on the allegations of the respective parties in a cause; to carry on a suit or plea.

4. 4transitive verb

   To contend; to struggle.

5. 5transitive verb

   To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury.

6. 6transitive verb

   To allege or cite in a legal plea or defense, or for repelling a demand in law; to answer to an indictment; as, to plead usury; to plead statute of limitations; to plead not guilty.

7. 7transitive verb

   To allege or adduce in proof, support, or vendication; to offer in excuse; as, the law of nations may be pleaded in favor of the rights of ambassadors.

8. 8verb

   appeal or request earnestly

   "I pleaded with him to stop"

9. 9verb

   enter a plea, as in courts of law

   "She pleaded not guilty"

10. 10verb

    offer as an excuse or plea

    "She was pleading insanity"

11. 11verb

    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