ar·gue vb ar·gued, ar·gu·ing
vi
1: to give reasons for or against a matter in dispute
arguing for an extension
2: to present a case in court
will argue for the defense
vt
1 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
2: to present in court
lawyers in court filing briefs and arguing appeals — Rorie Sherman
ar·gu·able adj
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.