| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |