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noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||||
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| 40% | 10 | Persons who must answer a legal action | ||||||
noun • a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused | ||||||||
Defendants Answer Crossword Clue
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PLEA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PLEA
Updated: October 10, 2023
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