pleas

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a humble request for help from someone in authority
  2. noun (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
  3. noun an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed

Synonyms

supplication, plea

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