No. 3,582 in Dutch
pleidooi
"Pleidooi" means "plea" or "argument in favor of something."
In a sentence
Zijn pleidooi voor meer groen in de stad vond veel steun.
His plea for more green spaces in the city found much support.
In this sentence, 'pleidooi' refers to an argument or plea made to advocate for something, specifically promoting greenery in urban areas.
De advocaat hield een overtuigend pleidooi voor zijn cliënt.
The lawyer delivered a compelling plea for his client.
Here, 'pleidooi' is used in a legal context, describing a formal argument or presentation made in favor of a client.
Tijdens de vergadering werd een pleidooi gehouden om de samenwerking te versterken.
During the meeting, a plea was made to strengthen collaboration.
In this instance, 'pleidooi' signifies a persuasive speech or appeal aiming to encourage increased teamwork.
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