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Virginia,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,擅长翻译各种与私募股权融资相关的法律文件。