pleads
verb
- 1
To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
“The defendant has decided to plead not guilty.”
- 2
To beg, beseech, or implore.
“He pleaded with me not to leave the house.”
- 3
To offer by way of excuse.
“Not wishing to attend the banquet, I pleaded illness.”
- 4
To discuss by arguments.
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