PLEADING
(adj., noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Pleading.
Pleading - as an adjective
Pleading - as a noun
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pleading - as a verb
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.
Example Sentences
"Her pleading fell on deaf ears."
"I could hear the pleading in her voice."
"The lawyer's pleading was convincing."
"He was overwhelmed by the woman's pleading."
"She couldn't resist his pleading eyes."
Word Game Points
Is PLEADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pleading is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLEADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PLEADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pleading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLEADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PLEADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pleading is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLEADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.