1 Probably the most important pleading in a civil case, since by setting out the plaintiff's version of the facts and specifying the damages, it frames the issues of the case. 2  It includes various counts-that is, distinct statements of the plaintiffâs cause of action-highlighting the factual and legal basis of the suit.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Demokratia is a direct democracy, as opposed to the modern representative democracy. It was used in ancient Greece, most notably Athens, and began its use around 500 BCE. In a participant government, citizens who wish to have a say in government can participate in it. Demokratia excluded women, foreigners, and slaves.
Polis (/ËpÉlÉ¨s/ ; Greek: ÏÏÎ»Î¹Ï [polis]), pÃ³lis plural (/poleis/ , ËpÉleÉªz [ÏÏÎ»ÎµÎ¹Ï]) poleËs pÃ³leËs literally means City. In greek it can also mean citizenship and body. of citizenshe body of citizens came to be the most important meaning of the term polis in ancient Greece. The Greek term that specifically meant the totality of urban buildings and spaces is á¼ÏÏÏ (. [asty]). Ã¡sty