pleadingly

intransitive verb pleaded or pled or plead , pleading

1. 1. to present a case in a law court; argue the case of either party
   2. to present a plea (sense )
2. to make an earnest appeal; supplicate; beg: to plead for mercy

Origin: ME pleden < OFr plaidier < plaid: see plea

transitive verb

1. to discuss or defend (a law case) by argument
2. to declare oneself to be (guilty or not guilty) in answer to a charge
3. to offer as an excuse or defense: to plead ignorance