pleadings

Meanings

• noun

  Written documents containing the allegations, denials, and other legal content submitted by parties in a lawsuit.

  - "The plaintiff filed his pleadings with the court."
  - "The defendant's pleadings denied the plaintiff's allegations."

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Rhymes

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deeds , needs , leads , reads , seeds

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Variants

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pleading , pleadings , special pleading , special pleadings

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Etymology

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The term 'pleadings' comes from the Old French word 'plaider,' which means 'to plead' or 'to argue.' It refers to the written documents submitted to a court during the course of a lawsuit.

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1. In some jurisdictions, pleadings are still handwritten.

2. The earliest known pleadings date back to the 13th century.

3. The term 'pleadings' is also used in parliamentary procedure to refer to the formal statements made during a debate.

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1. complaint: A formal document filed with a court to initiate a lawsuit, which sets forth the allegations against the defendant.

2. answer: A formal response filed by the defendant to the plaintiff's complaint, which denies or admits the allegations and sets forth any counterclaims.

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Culture

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In legal contexts, pleadings play a crucial role in the litigation process. They provide a clear record of the allegations and defenses between the parties, and help the court understand the issues in the case. Pleadings have been the subject of much literary and artistic expression, particularly in works that explore the legal system and its complexities.

How to Memorize "pleadings"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize pleadings, visualize the documents as a clear and organized record of the allegations and defenses in a lawsuit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pleadings' with the idea of a formal and structured legal document.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Lose Every Argument Defending Ignorant Statements' to remember the meaning of pleadings.

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