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 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
The process by which the parties in a suit or action alternately present written statements of their contentions, each responsive to that which precedes, and each serving to narrow the field of controversy until there evolves one or more points affirmed on one side and denied on the other, called the issue upon which they then go to trial
Any formal written application to the court for relief or notice and the written response to it Pleadings include petitions, answers, counter-claims, responses, and motions