Pleader

Pronunciation: /pliːdər/

Definitions of pleader

noun a person who makes a plea, especially in court

Example Sentences

A1 The pleader begged for mercy in court.

A2 The pleader presented their case with confidence.

B1 The defense pleader argued passionately for their client.

B2 The pleader eloquently made their case in front of the jury.

C1 The experienced pleader knew how to sway the judge with their arguments.

C2 The renowned pleader was known for winning difficult cases with their persuasive skills.

Examples of pleader in a Sentence

formal The pleader presented a compelling argument in court.

informal The pleader really knew how to make their case.

slang That pleader is a smooth talker, always getting what they want.

figurative As a pleader for justice, she never backed down from a challenge.

Grammatical Forms of pleader

• past tense: pleaded
• plural: pleaders
• comparative: more pleading
• superlative: most pleading
• present tense: pleads
• future tense: will plead
• perfect tense: has pleaded
• continuous tense: is pleading
• singular: pleader
• positive degree: pleader
• infinitive: to plead
• gerund: pleading
• participle: pleading

Origin and Evolution of pleader

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pleader' originated from the Old French word 'pledour' which came from the Latin word 'plangere' meaning 'to strike the breast, lament'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pleader' evolved from someone who pleads or argues a case in court to someone who advocates or argues for a cause or position in general.