Defendant’s declaration Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Defendant’s declaration crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 13 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Defendant’s declaration has a total of 4 letters.

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Definition

That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why the suit should be either dismissed, delayed, or barred. In criminal practice, the plea is the defendant's formal answer to the indictment or information presented against him.
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas. See under Common.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology.
An urgent prayer or entreaty.

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99% PLEA Defendant’s declaration Wall Street Journal


Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Wall Street Journal Crossword, September 13 2024
  • Wall Street Journal Crossword, July 23 2019

The answer to Defendant’s declaration crossword clue is PLEA

There are a total of 4 letters in Defendant’s declaration crossword clue

The Defendant’s declaration crossword clue was last seen on September 13 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle


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