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源自中古英语pleding,与plead(辩护)同源,最终来自古法语plaidier(辩论)。
❶ 法律程序中当事人提交的正式书面文件,包含原告的起诉状和被告的答辩状,用于陈述案件事实和法律依据。
“The lawyer reviewed the pleadings before the court hearing.”
(律师在法庭听证前仔细审阅了诉辩文书。)
“The pleadings must be filed within 30 days after receiving the complaint.”
(收到起诉书后30天内必须提交答辩状。)
exchange of pleadings — 诉讼双方按照法定程序互相递交起诉状和答辩状的阶段,是民事诉讼的重要环节。
“The exchange of pleadings was completed before the pre-trial conference.”
(在审前会议之前完成了诉辩文书的交换。)