pleitear

Senses

1. 1.

   to claim, to petition for

   to formally request or demand something, especially in a legal context

2. 2.

   to seek, to pursue

   to strive for or compete for something, such as a position or goal

3. 3.

   to litigate, to sue for

   to engage in legal proceedings to obtain something

Examples

• "O advogado vai pleitear uma indenização por danos morais."

  The lawyer will petition for compensation for emotional damages.

• "A empresa está pleiteando um incentivo fiscal do governo."

  The company is seeking a tax incentive from the government.

• "Ele decidiu pleitear uma vaga no conselho administrativo."

  He decided to pursue a seat on the administrative board.

Usage

Formal register, commonly used in legal, political, and administrative contexts. Often collocates with words like "direito" (right), "cargo" (position), "vaga" (vacancy), and "indenização" (compensation). The preposition "por" is not required after this verb in Brazilian Portuguese.