Dictionary & Thesaurus

plea

1.	(noun) an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
	Related Words: due process, due process of law

2.	(noun) (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
	Related Words: answer, dilatory plea, insanity plea, plea of insanity

3.	(noun) humble request for help
	Synonyms: supplication
	Related Words: appeal, entreaty, prayer