26984 words

pleading

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
showing in an emotional way that you want something urgently:

Examples:

I sent pleading e-mails to the IT department asking for a new computer.
a pleading tone of voice
2
urgent, emotional statements or requests for something:

Examples:

Suddenly his anger turned to pleading.
A kind of pleading came into her voice.
3
a formal written document stating the reasons for bringing a legal action against someone, or the reaction to those reasons given by the defence (= the accused person or their lawyers):

Examples:

The case begins when the pleadings are filed with the court.
He wrote in court pleadings that the federal government is pushing a ridiculous interpretation of the law.

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