finding vs plea

finding

noun
  • A formal conclusion by a judge, jury or regulatory agency on issues of fact. 

  • A result of research or an investigation. 

  • That which is found, a find, a discovery. 

  • The act of discovering something by chance, an instance of finding something by chance. 

  • Tools or materials used in shoe making or repair. 

  • A self-contained component of assembled jewellery. 

plea

noun
  • An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer. 

  • That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification. 

  • The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand. 

  • A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas. 

  • An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty. 

  • An excuse; an apology. 

  • That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause. 

verb
  • To plead; to argue. 

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