defective pleading

noun

Simple meaning

Any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency.

Pronunciation

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dihfehktihvpleeding

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dɪˈfɛktɪvpˈlidɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

Any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency

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How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Any pleading that fails to conform in form or substance to minimum standards of accuracy or sufficiency

Used this way, defective pleading is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.

Emotional tone: Positive
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Gentle
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: Careful and exacting
Usage feel: Precise and approving

Where it naturally appears

Technical/specialist writing

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