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DILATORY PLEA

\dˈɪlətəɹˌɪ plˈiː], \dˈɪlətəɹˌɪ plˈiː], \d_ˈɪ_l_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ p_l_ˈiː]\

Definitions of DILATORY PLEA

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a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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