dilatory plea (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action
def it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)
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Hypernym plea
Domain of synset - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
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Hyponym plea
Member of this domain - TOPIC law, jurisprudence

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