pleaded

verb

make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts

enter a plea, as in courts of law

offer as an excuse or plea

appeal or request earnestly

Roots

placitumplea- · Latin · that which pleases

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