No. 3,112 in French
plaider
To plead or to advocate.
In a sentence
L'avocat a plaidé en faveur de son client devant le tribunal.
The lawyer argued in favor of his client before the court.
Used legally to mean arguing a case or defending legally.
Elle a plaidé pour une approbation rapide du projet.
She advocated for a swift approval of the project.
Used more generally to mean advocating or supporting.
Nous pouvons plaider pour le changement des règles au sein de l'organisation.
We can advocate for changing the rules within the organization.
Used conversationally to mean suggesting or pushing for something.
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