Definition

A legal term referring to a second set of arguments or statements made in a court case, usually when the first set is found to be inadequate or irrelevant.

Example

The lawyer submitted a repleader to clarify the issues in the case.

Conversation

I was reading about legal terms, and I came across the word repleader.

Oh really? What does it mean?

It’s basically a second pleading in legal cases when the first one isn’t sufficient.

That makes sense! I guess it’s important to get things right the first time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repleader is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "plead" (from Old French *pleder*, meaning to present a case in court). The word refers to the act of presenting a case again in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'presenting a case' ('plead') — that's why repleader means to present a case again.

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