Definition of pleadable in English:
pleadable
adjective ˈpliːdəb(ə)lˈplidəbəl
Law Able to be offered as a formal plea in court.
any of the defences pleadable at common law
Example sentencesExamples
- An adjudication of a claim in bankruptcy is pleadable as res judicata in another court.
- Is this proceeding now a pending proceeding, in which case it is pleadable in abatement, or a final judgment?
- The judge considered that it was a pleadable defence that the plaintiffs, knowing of the danger to their property, by word or deed, had shown their willingness to accept that danger.
Definition of pleadable in US English:
pleadable
adjectiveˈplēdəbəlˈplidəbəl
Law Able to be offered as a formal plea in court.
any of the defenses pleadable at common law
Example sentencesExamples
- An adjudication of a claim in bankruptcy is pleadable as res judicata in another court.
- The judge considered that it was a pleadable defence that the plaintiffs, knowing of the danger to their property, by word or deed, had shown their willingness to accept that danger.
- Is this proceeding now a pending proceeding, in which case it is pleadable in abatement, or a final judgment?