Pleading Definition

plēdĭng

pleadings

noun

pleadings

A plea; an entreaty.

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A formal statement, usually written, setting forth the cause of action or the defense of a party to a lawsuit.

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(law) A document filed in a lawsuit, particularly a document initiating litigation or responding to the initiation of litigation.

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verb

Present participle of plead.

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adjective

Of or pertaining to that which pleads.

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Other Word Forms of Pleading

Singular:

pleading

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