Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case. · To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally. · To offer by way of excuse. · To discuss by arguments.
From Middle English pleden, plaiden, from Old French plaider (“to plead, offer a plea”), from plait, from Medieval Latin placitum (“a decree, sentence, suit, plea, etc.", in Classical Latin, "an opinion, determination, prescription, order; literally, that which is pleasing, pleasure”), neuter of placitus, past participle of placeō (“to please”). Cognate with Spanish pleitear (“to litigate, take to court”).
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