dilatory plea
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1. 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) (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | plea, |
definition | : | (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) (noun.communication) |
domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
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