Entreaty Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Entreaty crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 24 2024 Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Entreaty has a total of 4 letters.

Verified Answer
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Definition

That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why the suit should be either dismissed, delayed, or barred. In criminal practice, the plea is the defendant's formal answer to the indictment or information presented against him.
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas. See under Common.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology.
An urgent prayer or entreaty.

Check the table below for more likely or similar clues and answers related to Entreaty crossword clue.

Rank Answer Clue Publisher
99% PLEA Entreaty Eugene Sheffer
20% PLS Abbreviated entreaty New York Times
20% PLEA Urgent entreaty LA Times


Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Eugene Sheffer Crossword, December 24 2024
  • Premier Sunday Crossword, December 15 2024
  • Eugene Sheffer Crossword, December 12 2024
  • Eugene Sheffer Crossword, November 15 2024
  • LA Times Crossword, May 26 2024

The answer we have in our database for "Entreaty" is: PLEA

There are a total of 4 letters in PLEA

The crossword clue "Entreaty" was last spotted on December 24 2024

"Entreaty" was last seen on Eugene Sheffer Crossword