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pleas

The correct spelling is pleas.

How to pronounce pleas

noun

IPA: /pliːz/

Say it like: Plee-s

The correct spelling is pleas. An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty. For example: "a plea for mercy"

Usage Examples

a plea for mercy

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
  2. 2.An excuse; an apology.
  3. 3.That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
  4. 4.That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
  5. 5.An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.

verb

  1. 1.To plead; to argue.

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