special plea

special plea
A plea by the accused in a criminal case other than a plea of guilty or not guilty. 21 Am J2d Crim L §§ 458 et seq. See special pleading.

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  • special plea — 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. [1710 20] * * * …   Universalium

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