Plädieren
Example: Der Anwalt plädierte überzeugend für die Unschuld seines Mandanten.
Definition
"Plädieren" means to make a formal argument or plea, especially in a legal context, where someone advocates convincingly for a particular position or the innocence of another person.
Etymology
The word "plädieren" comes from the French 'plaider,' meaning to plead or advocate in court. It entered German legal language reflecting the practice of lawyers presenting their cases. Did you know that its roots trace back to the Latin 'placitare,' meaning to plead a case?
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"Plädieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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