súplica

Definitions of súplica
  1. noun
    the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
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    bendición
    the act of praying for divine protection
    type of:
    adoración, veneración
    the activity of worshipping
  2. noun
    a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
    synonyms: demanda, instancia, memorial, pedido, petición, ruego, solicitud, suplicatorio
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    colecta
    request for a sum of money
    reclamación
    an urgent or peremptory request
    ultimato, ultimátum
    a final peremptory demand
    demanda, reclamo
    a demand especially in the phrase "the call of duty"
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    contenido, mensaje
    what a communication that is about something is about
  3. noun
    (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
    synonyms: alegato, defensa, ruego
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    acusación, cargo
    (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
    disculpa, pretexto
    (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
    acusación, denunciación
    a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
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    afirmación, exposición, informe, manifestación, relación
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  4. noun
    a humble request for help from someone in authority
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    imploración, ruego
    earnest or urgent request
  5. noun
    reverent petition to a deity
    synonyms: ruego
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    bendición
    a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
    colecta
    a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
    acción de gracias, bendición
    a short prayer of thanks before a meal
    rogativa
    a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
    type of:
    instancia, petición, solicitud
    the verbal act of requesting
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