argue

verb | ar·gue
  1. : to give reasons for or against a matter in dispute arguing for an extension

    a : to give reasons for or against argued the issue before the judge

    b : to prove or try to prove by giving reasons or evidence will argue invasion of privacy

  1. : to present in court lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals —Rorie Sherman

    : to present in court lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals —Rorie Sherman