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Definition of pleader

pleader

/ˈpliːdər/
plead · er
Plural:pleaders
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• noun

1

A lawyer or advocate who argues cases in a court of law or drafts formal legal pleadings on behalf of a client.

Example

"The experienced pleader presented a compelling argument before the appellate judges."

2

A person who makes an earnest emotional appeal, entreaty, or argument in support of a cause or request.

Example

"She became an eloquent pleader for educational reform in underserved communities."

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• Rhymes for pleader

• Nearby Words

plaza
plea
plead
pleader
pleading
pleadingly
pleasant

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English pledere, borrowed from Anglo-French pledeour (Old French plaideor), ultimately from Medieval Latin placitator ('litigant'), from Latin placitum ('opinion, decree, or plea').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pleader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pleader
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