Pleading and Special pleading
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Pleading
Pleading noun - An earnest request.
Special pleading and pleading are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Special pleading" with "Pleading", this terms are similar.
Special pleading
Special pleading noun - (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations.
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Synonyms for Special pleading
Pleading and special pleading are semantically related. You can use "Pleading" instead a noun phrase "Special pleading".
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