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How do you plead?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'm curious as to why this expression is used in court, and what others think of it?

I mean, I personally see pleading as getting down on your knees and grovelling, essentially acknowledging someone's status and importance as being considerably greater than your own, it's a demeaning concept and the fact the court would imply this toward you seems rather primitive.

Thoughts? (and no, I haven't been to court recently)

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

It's only demeaning if you don't understand the word fully. In a legal situation it is to 'Present arguments for or against'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

cause its traditional meaning is to argue.

so from its use of say "having someone plead your case" it slowly became more associated with begging for something from someone in a position of power.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lifted from an online dictionary :

It would seem your interpretation relates only to meaning '1' which might not be necessarily be the true origin of the word (as others have already articulated much better than me above)

plead (pled)

v. plead·ed or pled (pled), or plead, plead·ing, pleads

v.intr.

1. To appeal earnestly; beg: plead for more time.

2. To offer reasons for or against something; argue earnestly: plead against a bill.

3. To provide an argument or appeal: Your youth pleads for you in this instance.

4. Law To respond to a criminal charge: plead guilty.

v.tr.

1. To assert as defense, vindication, or excuse; claim as a plea: plead illness as the reason for his absence.

2. Law

a. To specify (a cause of action or defense): plead a First Amendment claim.

b. To set forth in a pleading: plead that plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the breach of contract.

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

All males are guilty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All males are guilty"

Well I can only speak for myself, but I'm VERY innocent

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester


"All males are guilty

Well I can only speak for myself, but I'm VERY innocent "
Prove it young man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isn't the English language wonderful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,,

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By *educedWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,, "

There would be too many jazz hands surely?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,,

There would be too many jazz hands surely? "

There'd be a rule whereby the defendant can only do jazz-hands if they are wearing tap shoes ....

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By *educedWoman
over a year ago

Birmingham


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,,

There would be too many jazz hands surely?

There'd be a rule whereby the defendant can only do jazz-hands if they are wearing tap shoes .... "

Tell me?

Why are you not running the country?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,,

There would be too many jazz hands surely?

There'd be a rule whereby the defendant can only do jazz-hands if they are wearing tap shoes ....

Tell me?

Why are you not running the country? "

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

Vote soxy vote soxy vote soxy

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Isn't the English language wonderful "

Yes and how its perceived makes it more interesting..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,, "

conga?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Vote soxy vote soxy vote soxy "

I fear the contents of my closet might stifle any chance of world domination.....

I know it's hard to believe and ridiculous as it may sound, but apparently some people just don't appreciate the sartorial elegance of blokes wearing frocks noshing cocks.....!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think there should be more options to ... "how do you plead,,, guilty or not guilty?".....

I'd like to see an interpretative dance option,,

conga?"

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester


"Vote soxy vote soxy vote soxy

I fear the contents of my closet might stifle any chance of world domination.....

I know it's hard to believe and ridiculous as it may sound, but apparently some people just don't appreciate the sartorial elegance of blokes wearing frocks noshing cocks.....!

"
Just say your the Fab Bishop availible for christenings weddings etc

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"Vote soxy vote soxy vote soxy

I fear the contents of my closet might stifle any chance of world domination.....

I know it's hard to believe and ridiculous as it may sound, but apparently some people just don't appreciate the sartorial elegance of blokes wearing frocks noshing cocks.....!

"

Erm.... I bet this describes a few judges although I only get to see female ones lately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Vote soxy vote soxy vote soxy

I fear the contents of my closet might stifle any chance of world domination.....

I know it's hard to believe and ridiculous as it may sound, but apparently some people just don't appreciate the sartorial elegance of blokes wearing frocks noshing cocks.....!

"

It's a scary thing as to how many different roles this could cover

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

How do I plead?

Both guilty and proud of what I've done

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