Definitions
an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
Word origin
From Middle English ple, from Old French plait, plaid, from Medieval Latin placitum (“a decree, sentence, suit, plea, etc., Latin an opinion, determination, prescription, order; literally, that which is pleasing, pleasure”), neuter of placitus, past participle of placere (“to please”). Cognate with Spanish pleito (“lawsuit, suit”). Doublet of placit. See also please, pleasure.
Used in a sentence
“Even if only one person answers my plea for someone to correspond with it will be a blessing.”
“a plea for mercy”
“make a plea”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Appeal for help”4 letters
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