Pleading: meaning, definitions and examples
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pleading
[ ˈpliːdɪŋ ]
legal system
the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone
Synonyms
appeal, entreaty, imploring, petition
Examples of usage
- Her pleading for justice fell on deaf ears.
- The lawyer's pleading was compelling and convincing.
informal
a request made in an urgent and emotional manner
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her pleading for help touched everyone's heart.
- His pleading for forgiveness was sincere and heartfelt.
informal
expressing sorrow or sadness
Synonyms
beseeching, imploring, supplicating
Examples of usage
- Her pleading eyes revealed the pain she was feeling.
- His pleading voice conveyed the depths of his emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "pleading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 súplica
🇮🇳 विनती
🇩🇪 Bitte
🇮🇩 permohonan
🇺🇦 благання
🇵🇱 błaganie
🇯🇵 嘆願 (たんがん)
🇫🇷 supplication
🇪🇸 súplica
🇹🇷 yalvarma
🇰🇷 간청
🇸🇦 توسل
🇨🇿 prosba
🇸🇰 prosbou
🇨🇳 恳求 (kěnqiú)
🇸🇮 prošnja
🇮🇸 sárbæn
🇰🇿 жалбару
🇬🇪 თხოვნა
🇦🇿 yalvarış
🇲🇽 súplica
Word origin
The word 'pleading' originated from the Old French word 'pleindre' which means 'to complain'. Over time, it evolved to mean making an emotional appeal or request. The concept of pleading has been an essential part of legal systems and interpersonal communication for centuries, reflecting the universal human need to express emotions and seek understanding.
See also: pleader.