What is another word for pleas?
138 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ plˈiːz], [ plˈiːz], [ p_l_ˈiː_z]
The word "pleas" can be synonymous with an appeal, request, petition, or supplication. These words all suggest a desire for something to be done that may require assistance or intervention from someone else. "Pleas" can also be interchangeable with the term "pleading," implying a sense of urgency in the request. Additionally, a plea can be seen as a bargaining chip or negotiation tactic, where one person may ask for something in exchange for granting another's request. In legal settings, the term "plea" refers to someone's response to charges brought against them, such as a guilty or not guilty plea.
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Synonyms for Pleas:
n.
• appeals (noun)- invitations,
- Entreaties,
- invocations,
- approaches,
- petitions,
- bids,
- supplications,
- solicitations,
- Prayers,
- requests,
- appeals,
- Addresses,
- applications.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- choose,
- beseechingly,
- exhort,
- look,
- investigate,
- urgently,
- follow,
- quarter sessions,
- assize,
- pretensions,
- aspire,
- calls,
- touch,
- solemnly,
- pretences,
- entice,
- entreat,
- seek,
- prayerfully,
- Pleadings,
- implore,
- arguments,
- invoke,
- promote,
- supplication,
- plead,
- ask,
- press,
- earnestly,
- Burghmote,
- religiously,
- pathetically,
- entreaty,
- pleadingly,
- piously,
- take,
- contentions,
- conjure,
- require,
- Adjuring,
- adjure,
- wretchedly,
- call,
- beseech,
- wish,
- Apologies,
- county court,
- precatory,
- Adjurer,
- representations,
- imploringly,
- answers to charges,
- sincerely,
- Wardmote,
- Barmote,
- beseeching,
- Devotionally,
- Imploration,
- court of record,
- PEGS,
- lawsuits,
- Implorer,
- crave,
- solicit,
- Court-baron,
- entreatingly,
- colors,
- declarations,
- pray,
- causes,
- allegations,
- entreats,
- answers,
- Entreating,
- pursue,
- petty sessions,
- defences,
- invite,
- Supplicatingly,
- reverently,
- apply,
- purely,
- police court,
- Court-leet,
- woo,
- supplicatory,
- explore,
- Eyre,
- beg,
- pitifully,
- piteously,
- court of appeal,
- sessions,
- district court,
- devoutly,
- plea,
- beseeches.
How to use "Pleas" in context?
What does the word "plea" mean?
The word "plea" derives from the Old French "plee," which meant "claim, demand, petition." In modern English, the word "plea" most commonly refers to a formal request for something, often used in court.
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, plural
Entreaties, appeals, requests.
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Noun, plural
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Reverse Entailment
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Noun, plural
Pleadings.
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Noun, plural
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Independent
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Proper noun, plural
magistrates.
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Noun, plural
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Proper noun, plural
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Other Related
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Noun, plural
means, Prayers, applications, orders, calls, arguments, exhortations.
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Noun, plural
Homophones for Pleas:
- PLESE, please.
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