pleading
pleading is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, pleading is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpleading
- To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
Example: "The defendant has decided to plead not guilty."
- To beg, beseech, or implore.
Example: "He pleaded with me not to leave the house."
- To offer by way of excuse.
Example: "Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness."
- To discuss by arguments.
- The act of making a plea.
- A document filed in a lawsuit, particularly a document initiating litigation or responding to the initiation of litigation.
- That pleads.
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