plead in Dutch
plead in Dutch is pleiten, bepleiten — plead means to argue a case formally, especially in court.
plead in Dutch
pleiten
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
bepleiten
(ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
What does "plead" mean?
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verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
"Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury."
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verb To beg for something urgently and emotionally.
"He pleaded with his boss for a second chance."
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verb To offer something as an excuse.
"He pleaded ignorance when confronted about the missing files."
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plead in a sentence
- Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury.
- He pleaded with his boss for a second chance.
- She pleaded with the officer not to give her a ticket.
- He pleaded ignorance when confronted about the missing files.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "plead" in Dutch?
"plead" in Dutch is pleiten, bepleiten. plead means: To argue a case formally, especially in court.
How do you use "plead" in a sentence?
Example: "Her lawyer pleaded the case skilfully before the jury." In Dutch, "plead" is pleiten, bepleiten.
Are there other ways to say "plead" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "plead": pleiten, bepleiten.
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