responsive pleadingglossary / responsive pleading A pleading that replies to an opponent’s earlier pleading. See ANSWER. [Cases: Pleading 76. C.J.S. Pleading § 159.] 词条贡献者 译者Jenna,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关互联网与电子商务领域的法律文件。