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n. a humble request for help from someone in authority n. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) n. an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed

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  1. n. a humble request for help from someone in authority n. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) n. an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed