dilatory plea

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Noun dilatory plea has 1 sense

dilatory plea - 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)
--₁ is a kind of plea

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Dilatory Plea

Definition:

A "dilatory plea" refers to a legal defense technique used by a defendant to delay or postpone a trial, often by introducing procedural or technical matters rather than addressing the main issues of the case.

Senses:

Legal Sense: A plea made by a defendant aimed at slowing down the legal proceedings.

Usages:

Use as a Noun: The defense attorney submitted a dilatory plea, causing a delay in the trial.

Sample Sentences:

Despite the prosecution's objections, the defendant's lawyer filed a dilatory plea, further prolonging the trial.
The judge warned the defendant that overuse of dilatory pleas would not be tolerated in the courtroom.

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