plead

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
appeal or request earnestly
§2
enter a plea, as in courts of law
§3
offer as an excuse or plea
§4
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