Replies
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of reply, referring to answers or responses in a legal proceeding.
The plaintiff filed multiple replies to the defendant's motions.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of reply, meaning to respond or answer.
The attorney replies promptly to all court communications.
Forms
- reply
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Commentary
As an inflected form of 'reply,' 'replies' does not carry a distinct substantive meaning and is used either as a plural noun or a verb form depending on context.
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