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- Dictionarypleading/ˈpliːdɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone: "he ignored her pleading"
- 2. a formal statement of the cause of an action or defence: "counsel for the plaintiffs wanted to amend the pleadings"
adjective
- 1. making an emotional appeal: "he gave her a pleading look"
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a formal written document stating the reasons for bringing a legal action against someone, or the reaction to those reasons given by the defence (= the accused person or their lawyers): The case begins when the pleadings are filed with the court.
Jan 26, 2015 · Definition of Pleading. Noun. A formal written statement of a party’s claims defense in a court action. The act of supporting or furthering a cause in a court of law. Origin. 1250-1300 Middle English pledynge. Purpose of the System of Pleading.
: one of the formal usually written allegations and counter allegations made alternately by the parties in a legal action or proceeding. b. : the action or process performed by the parties in presenting such formal allegations until a single point at issue is produced. c. : the introduction of one of these allegations and especially the first one.
Pleading is asking someone for something you want very much, in an intense or emotional way. He simply ignored Sid's pleading. ...the pleadings of the poorer countries.
PLEAD definition: 1. to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something: 2. to make a statement of what…. Learn more.
pleading - A formal statement provided by each party involved in a legal process, which outlines their respective claims, affirmations, allegations, denials, or defenses.
noun. the act of a person who pleads. Law. the advocating of a cause in a court of law. the art or science of setting forth or drawing pleas in legal causes. a formal statement, usually written, setting forth the cause of action or defense of a case.
Definition of pleading noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Pleading is asking someone for something you want very much, in an intense or emotional way.
n. 1) every legal document filed in a lawsuit, petition, motion and/or hearing, including complaint, petition, answer, demurrer, motion, declaration, and memorandum of points and authorities (written argument citing precedents and statutes).
