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PLEAD

PLEAD is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter D for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
- of Plead
(v. t.) To argue in support of a claim or in defense against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against a thing; to attempt to persuade one by argument or supplication; to speak by way of persuasion; as to plead for the life of a criminal; to plead with a judge or with a father.
(v. t.) To present an answer by allegation of fact to the declaration of a plaintiff; to deny the plaintiff's declaration and demand or to allege facts which show that ought not to recover in the suit; in a less strict sense to make an allegation of fact in a cause; to carry on the allegations of the respective parties in a cause; to carry on a suit or plea.
(v. t.) To contend; to struggle.
(v. t.) To discuss defend and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as to plead a cause before a court or jury.

Syllable Information

The word PLEAD is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for PLEAD is: plead


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