dilatory plea

英 美
  • 迁延的答辩
  • dilatory adj.缓慢的;拖拉的;拖延的
  • plea n.恳求;申诉;抗辩;借口
Noun:
  1. 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)