PLEADING
Scrabble letter values: P3L1E1A1D2I1N1G2 = 12
Definition
- adjective begging. — synonyms: beseeching, imploring
- noun (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding.
Examples
- “The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.”
- “He pleaded with me not to leave the house.”
- “Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness.”