Defn: Capable of being pleaded; capable of being alleged in proof, defense, or vindication; as, a right or privilege pleadable at law. Dryden.
PLEADER
Plead"er, n. Etym: [F. plaideur.]
1. One who pleads; one who argues for or against; an advotate. So fair a pleader any cause may gain. Dryden.
2. (Law)
Defn: One who draws up or forms pleas; the draughtsman of pleas or pleadings in the widest sense; as, a special pleader.
PLEADING
Plead"ing, n.
Defn: The act of advocating, defending, or supporting, a cause by arguments.
PLEADINGLY
Plead"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a pleading manner.
PLEADINGS
Plead"ings, n. pl. (Law)