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 法律翻译Frank,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与娱乐、体育及媒体有关的法律文件。