Plea
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
Framework senses
- §1
- an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
- §2
- (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
- §3
- a humble request for help from someone in authority