plead

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appeal or request earnestly
offer as an excuse or plea
enter a plea, as in courts of law
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
To argue in support of a claim, or in defense against the claim of another
To present an answer, by allegation of fact, to the declaration of a plaintiff
To contend
To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine
To allege or cite in a legal plea or defense, or for repelling a demand in law
To allege or adduce in proof, support, or vendication

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