We have spotted PLEAD (5 Letters) a total of 19 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with PLEAD and also when and where was it last seen:
Definition
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of Plead |
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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. |
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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. |
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To contend; to struggle. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Referring crossword puzzle clues
Usage among publishers:
- Thomas Joseph: Aug 19, 2024
- Universal: Aug 8, 2024
- Universal: Jun 16, 2024
- Thomas Joseph: Jun 13, 2024
- Universal: Feb 24, 2024
- Newsday: May 23, 2023
- Universal: May 22, 2023
- USA Today: May 18, 2023
- USA Today: May 7, 2023
- Wall Street Journal: Apr 14, 2023
- USA Today: Dec 22, 2022
- LA Times: Dec 1, 2022
- USA Today: Sep 25, 2022
- Wall Street Journal: Aug 6, 2022
- USA Today: Jun 26, 2022
- USA Today: Feb 24, 2022