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dilatory plea

DEFINITIONS OF: dilatory plea

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n a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant's answer)

Type of:
plea
(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
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