Reply
/rɪˈplaɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal response by a defendant to a plaintiff’s replication in legal pleading.
The defendant filed a reply to address the new issues raised.
- (v.) To make a formal answer to a legal pleading or demand.
The plaintiff replied to the defendant’s counterclaim within the deadline.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, a reply is typically limited to addressing new matters raised in an opponent’s pleading.
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