Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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counterplea | (noun) a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea | - |
plea | (noun) an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | - |
(noun) a humble request for help from someone in authority | Synonyms: supplication | |
(noun) (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) | - |