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Vocabulary Entry
pleading
|verb • noun
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V
verb
The act of making a plea or appealing for something.
Example Sentences
"She is pleading for mercy from the judge."
"He was pleading with his friend not to leave."
"They are pleading for help in their community."
N
noun
A formal statement of a case made to a court.
Example Sentences
"The lawyer submitted a pleading to begin the case."
"The pleading outlined several key arguments."
"The judge reviewed the pleading before making a decision."