dilatory plea

di·la·to·ryplea

uncommon

noun

a plea that delays the action without settling the cause of action; it can challenge the jurisdiction or claim disability of the defendant etc. (such defenses are usually raised in the defendant''s answer)

Synonyms

dilation dilation and curettage dilator dilatoriness dilatory Dilaudid dildo dilemma dilettante dilettanteish

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