Definition of plead
1
: to argue a case or cause in a court of law
2a
: to make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding
especially
: to answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts
b
: to conduct pleadings
3
: to make a plea of a specified nature
plead not guilty
4a
: to argue for or against a claim
b
: to entreat or appeal earnestly
1
: to maintain (a case, a cause, etc.) in a court of law or other tribunal
2
: to allege in or by way of a legal plea
3
: to offer as a plea usually in defense, apology, or excuse
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The first known use of plead was in the 13th century
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