Pleaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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pleaded
[ หpliหdษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น implorou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคคเฅ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช flehte
๐ฎ๐ฉ memohon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะฐะณะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ bลagaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ้กใใ
๐ซ๐ท implorรฉ
๐ช๐ธ suplicรณ
๐น๐ท yalvardฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฒญํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ prosil
๐ธ๐ฐ prosila
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆฑไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ prosil
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฆddu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปัะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalvardฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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