plaidoyer

Definitions of plaidoyer
  1. noun
    active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
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    type of:
    aide, appui, secours, soutien, support
    aiding the cause or policy or interests of
  2. noun
    (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
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    types:
    accusation
    (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
    accusation
    a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
    type of:
    déclaration
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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