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.
The word ÏÏÎ±Î³á¿³Î´Î¯Î± (tragoidia), from which the word  tragedy  is derived, is a compound of two Greek words: ÏÏÎ¬Î³Î¿Ï (tragos) or goat and á¾ Î´Î® (ode) meaning song, from á¼ÎµÎ¯Î´ÎµÎ¹Î½ (aeidein), to sing. This etymology indicates a link with the practices of the ancient Dionysian cults.