An archaic legal term meaning to respond to a charge by raising a new matter or demurrer rather than directly denying the facts.
An old legal term for when a defendant responds to a criminal charge by arguing the legal process was wrong rather than simply saying 'not guilty.'
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
(Archaic legal) To respond to a criminal indictment by raising a new objection or pleading a special matter rather than entering a direct denial.
"The defendant's counsel chose to plead over, challenging the court's jurisdiction rather than contesting the facts."
Highly specialized, archaic legal terminology found mostly in historical legal texts. Not used in modern everyday speech. ESL learners are unlikely to encounter this except in historical or legal contexts.
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Listen to native speakers using "plead over" in real YouTube videos — click a clip to watch it on Looplines.
Jump to every phrasal verb built on the same verb, particle, or level.