SPECIAL PLEADING


Meaning of SPECIAL PLEADING in English

noun Date: 1684 the allegation of special or new matter to offset the effect of matter pleaded by the opposite side and admitted, as distinguished from a direct denial of the matter pleaded, misleading argument that presents one point or phase as if it covered the entire question at issue

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