pleadˈing adjective

Imploring

1. The act of putting forward or conducting a plea
2. (in pl) the statements of the two parties in a lawsuit
3. Entreaty

pleadˈingly adverb

pleading diet noun (Scots law)

A preliminary appearance in court of the accused person before a trial, at which the accused indicates whether he or she will plead guilty or not guilty, and lodges any special pleas, eg of insanity, etc

plead guilty (or not guilty)

To state that one is guilty (or innocent) of a crime with which one is charged

special pleading

Unfair or one-sided argument aiming rather at victory than at truth