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Johnny,毕业于新加坡知名法学院,专注翻译各类与劳动、雇佣和福利有关的法律文件。