Definition & Meaning of "pleading"in English

Pleading

a formal written statement submitted in a court case that defines the arguments and defenses of the party involved

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

pleadings

Examples

In civil cases, each party’s pleading outlines their claims and defenses in the dispute.

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