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pleading

[ˈpliːdɪŋ]

pleading Definition

the action of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone.

Using pleading: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pleading" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lawyer's pleading convinced the jury to acquit his client.

  • Example

    Her pleading for mercy fell on deaf ears.

  • Example

    He made a pleading gesture with his hands, begging her to stay.

  • Example

    The child's pleading eyes made it hard for the mother to say no.

pleading Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pleading

  • admitting to having committed a crime or offense

    Example

    After much deliberation, he decided to enter a plea of pleading guilty.

  • invoking the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution

    Example

    When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he chose to plead the fifth.

  • claiming to not know or understand something

    Example

    Despite being caught red-handed, he kept pleading ignorance about the company's policies.

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Summary: pleading in Brief

The term 'pleading' [ˈpliːdɪŋ] refers to the act of making an emotional or earnest appeal to someone. It can be used in various contexts such as legal proceedings, personal requests, and emotional situations. Examples include 'The lawyer's pleading convinced the jury to acquit his client.' and 'The child's pleading eyes made it hard for the mother to say no.' 'Pleading' also extends into phrases like 'pleading guilty,' 'pleading the fifth,' and 'pleading ignorance.'

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