special plea

special plea

noun Law.
a plea that alleges special or new matter as an answer to the allegations made by the opposite side and not as a denial of them.

Origin:
1710–20
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Special plea is always a great word to know.
So is verdict. Does it mean:
an allegation made by a party to a legal suit, in support of his or her claim or defense; a defendant's answer to a legal declaration or charge
the finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgment
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