1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Plead.

2. (n.) The act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments.

adjuratory answer appealing argument argumentum bar begging beseeching case cons consideration counsel counterstatement defense demurrer denial elenchus entreating exception ignoratio elenchi imploring legal profession objection plaidoyer plea pleadings precative precatory pros pros and cons reason rebuttal refutation reply representation response riposte special demurrer special pleading statement of defense talking point