Argue in a courtroom Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Argue in a courtroom crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on May 23 2023 in the popular Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Argue in a courtroom has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PLEAD | Argue in a courtroom | Newsday |
Definition
| • | of Plead |
| • | To argue in support of a claim, or in defense against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against a thing; to attempt to persuade one by argument or supplication; to speak by way of persuasion; as, to plead for the life of a criminal; to plead with a judge or with a father. |
| • | To present an answer, by allegation of fact, to the declaration of a plaintiff; to deny the plaintiff's declaration and demand, or to allege facts which show that ought not to recover in the suit; in a less strict sense, to make an allegation of fact in a cause; to carry on the allegations of the respective parties in a cause; to carry on a suit or plea. |
| • | To contend; to struggle. |
| • | To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury. |
| • | To allege or cite in a legal plea or defense, or for repelling a demand in law; to answer to an indictment; as, to plead usury; to plead statute of limitations; to plead not guilty. |
| • | To allege or adduce in proof, support, or vendication; to offer in excuse; as, the law of nations may be pleaded in favor of the rights of ambassadors. |
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- Newsday: May 23, 2023
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