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.
Greece (Greek: ÎµÎ»Î»Î¬Î´Î±, EllÃ¡da [eËlaÃ°a] ( listen)), officially the Hellenic Republic (Greek: ÎµÎ»Î»Î·Î½Î¹ÎºÎ® Î´Î·Î¼Î¿ÎºÏÎ±ÏÎ¯Î± EllÄ«nikÄ«Ì DÄ«mokratÃ­a [eliniËci Ã°imokraËti.a]), also known since ancient times as Hellas (Ancient Greek: á¼Î»Î»Î¬Ï EllÃ¡s [ËhÉlÉs]), is a country located in southeastern Europe.