dilatory plea

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Definition of dilatory plea in English English dictionary

(such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)

a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc

Hyphenation

dil·a·to·ry plea

Turkish pronunciation

dîlıtôri pli

Pronunciation

/ˈdələˌtôrē ˈplē/ /ˈdɪləˌtɔːriː ˈpliː/