Pleaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleaded

 

[ หˆpliหdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Pleaded is the past tense of plead, which means to make an emotional appeal or request. In a legal context, it refers to the act of presenting one's case in court, often in relation to a charge or accusation. For instance, a defendant may plead guilty or not guilty to a crime. The term also encompasses the idea of begging or earnestly requesting something. Overall, it can imply a sense of urgency or desperation in seeking a favorable outcome.

Synonyms

adjured, begged, implored, requested, solicited.

Examples of usage

  • He pleaded guilty to the charges.
  • She pleaded with the judge for leniency.
  • The lawyer pleaded their case effectively.
  • He pleaded for mercy.
  • They pleaded for help during the emergency.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleaded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น implorou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคคเฅ€ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flehte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memohon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐะณะฐัž

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡‡้ก˜ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท implorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suplicรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalvardฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ„์ฒญํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prosila

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณๆฑ‚ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prosil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆddu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalvardฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suplicรณ

Etymology

The word 'plead' comes from the Old English 'pledan', meaning to present a plea or lawsuit, and has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*pleidล' meaning to lead forth. It evolved through Middle English as 'pleden', evolving its meaning over time to include emotional appeals and formal legal contexts. The use of 'plead' in legal terminology can be traced back to medieval English courts, where defendants would plead their cases before judges. This term signifies not only the act of making a formal accusation or defense but also encompasses the emotional aspect of making a sincere request. The evolution of the word reflects changes in the legal system and cultural norms surrounding appeal and justice.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,677 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.