pleading
Pronunciation: /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
The English word “pleading” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of making a plea.
- A document filed in a lawsuit, particularly a document initiating litigation or responding to the initiation of litigation.
adjective
- That pleads.
Etymology
By surface analysis, plead + -ing.
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