How To Spell pleads?
How to Pronounce pleads?
Correct pronunciation for the word "pleads" is [plˈiːdz], [plˈiːdz], [p_l_ˈiː_d_z].
What are the misspellings for pleads?
"Pleads" in context
Pleading is a legal term used to describe someone who is making a plea in a court of law. It is the act of a party making a plea to the court in order to present their case and ask for a judgement to be rendered. It can be an appeal to the jury or the judge to decide that the party's case is legitimate and the person should either be found guilty or not guilty. It is an important part of the justice system and can include many different types of pleas. Examples include pleading guilty, not guilty, no contest, and insanity.
Usage over time for pleads:
This graph shows how "pleads" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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