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Plea
01
(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
pleas
Examples
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
02
a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation
Examples
She ignored his plea for forgiveness, unwilling to give him another chance.
