Pleading is asking someone for something you want very much, in an intense or emotional way. He simply ignored Sid's pleading. see also special pleading
A pleading expression or gesture shows someone that you want something very much. the pleading expression on her face + pleadingly plead·ing·ly He looked at me pleadingly
Any formal written document filed with a court which requests action by the court Includes complaints, petitions, answers to the complaint, responses to a petition, motions, etc
expressing earnest entreaty; "the appealing and frightened look worn by an injured dog"; "she holds out her hand for money, importunate, insistent"; "a pleading note in her voice"
A written statement in which one party responds to another's allegations to narrow the dispute to one or more specific points of difference
The formal written statements presented by the parties in a civil case - forming the basis for the lawsuit and defining the issues
A paper filed with the court in connection with a pending action A complaint, an answer, and a motion are examples of pleadings Pleadings have different purposes A complaint is designed to state the facts that show that the defendant is liable to the plaintiff The answer is designed to state facts that show the defendant is not liable to the plaintiff A motion is a request, filed by the moving party, that the court do something, e g , dismiss the plaintiffs complaint because it does not state facts showing that the defendant is liable under the law; or enter judgment against a party when there is no dispute as to the facts and the law renders the party liable Cf motion to dismiss, summary judgment