dilatory plea

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) (synset 106573452)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: plea - (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)

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