prayer

prayer: prayer /'prer/ n: the part of a pleading (as a complaint) that specifies the relief sought; also: a request for relief or some other action by the court

prayer: I noun application, application for relief, beseechment, call, claim, earnest entreaty, earnest request, entreaty, humble entreaty, imploratio, imploration, importunity, invocation, motion, petition, plea, precatio, request, request for relief, request for the aid of the court, requisition, solemn entreaty, supplication, urgent request, votum associated concepts: prayer for relief II index call (appeal), entreaty, petition, request

prayer: n.
A formal request in a complaint or petition in equity asking for relief for the plaintiff’s grievance; also called a prayer for relief or demand for relief.
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pray

prayer: n. A request attached to the end of a pleading asking for specific damages or relief to which the plaintiff believes he is entitled.

prayer: The request contained in a bill in equity that the court will grant the process, aid, or relief that the complainant desires.

prayer: The request contained in a bill in equity that the court will grant the process, aid, or relief that the complainant desires.

prayer: n.

   the specific request for judgment, relief and/or damages at the conclusion of a complaint or petition.

   A typical prayer would read: "The plaintiff prays for

   1) special damages in the sum of $17,500;

   2) general damages according to proof [proved in trial];

   3) reasonable attorney's fees;

   4) costs of suit; and

   5) such other and further relief as the court shall deem proper."

   A prayer gives the judge an idea of what is sought, and may become the basis of a judgment if the defendant defaults (fails to file an answer). Sometimes a plaintiff will inflate damages in the prayer for publicity or intimidation purposes, or because the plaintiff believes that a gigantic demand will be a better starting point in negotiations. However, the ridiculous multi-million prayers in smaller cases make plaintiffs look foolish and unrealistic.

   See also: complaint, default judgment

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Synonyms:

Supplication, entreaty, solicitation, imploration, beseeching, suit, petition, request / Communion with God, invocation of God, supplication of God, devotion (s), invocation, orison, litany, suffrage (eccl.), adoration

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Prayer — • The raising of the heart and mind to God Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. prayer Prayer † … Catholic encyclopedia
PRAYER — PRAYER, the offering of petition, confession, adoration or thanksgiving to God. In the Bible The concept of prayer is based on the conviction that God exists, hears, and answers (Ps. 65:3; cf. 115:3–7) – that He is a personal deity. In a sense it … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Prayer — «Prayer» Сингл Disturbed из альбома Believe … Википедия
prayer — W3S3 [preə US prer] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: preiere, from Latin precaria, from prex; PRAY1] 1.) words that you say when praying to God or gods ▪ Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ▪ The children said… … Dictionary of contemporary English
prayer — [ prer ] noun ** count the words that someone says when they are speaking to God: say a prayer: He said a prayer for their safe return. prayer for: a prayer for peace say your prayers (=pray): I go to church every Sunday and I say my prayers. a.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Prayer — (?; 277), n. [OE. preiere, OF. preiere, F. pri[ e]re, fr. L. precarius obtained by prayer, fr. precari to pray. See {Pray}, v. i.] 1. The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Prayer — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Prayer» Sencillo de Nami Tamaki del álbum Greeting Publicación 12 de noviembre de 2003 Formato Maxi single … Wikipedia Español
Prayer — Single par Nami Tamaki extrait de l’album Greeting Face A Prayer Face B real dreaM Sortie 12 novembre 2003 … Wikipédia en Français
prayer — prayer; prayer·ful; prayer·less; prayer·ful·ly; prayer·ful·ness; prayer·less·ly; prayer·less·ness; … English syllables
Prayer — Prayer has been defined as the soul s converse with God, or communion with God in devotional exercises, and may be said to be a universally recognized necessity in the life of man. But prayer involves much more than simply asking for certain… … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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