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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plaid-,) Pleidoier, Pladoyes, n. [F. plaidoyer n., f. the v. (to plead).] A legal argument, a plea, a pleading. In the first quot. ? uninfl. plur. — 1649 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. I. 392.
Annæus Robertus his pleidoier are cited anent the honesty of parties in contracting of marriage 1665 Lauder Jrnl. ii.
Producing a pladoyes in the Hugonets faveurs
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