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has gloss(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)
dilatory plea
lexicalizationeng: dilatory plea
subclass of(noun) (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
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has category(noun) the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
law, jurisprudence

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