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to plead
01
to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation
Transitive: to plead for sth
Ditransitive: to plead with sb to do sth
Examples
He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.
02
to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime
Linking Verb: to plead [adj]
Examples
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of robbery and assault.
03
to present arguments in a court of law to support a case
Transitive: to plead a legal case or position
Examples
The prosecutor pleaded the evidence to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
04
to state something as an excuse
Transitive: to plead an excuse or a point of law
Examples
The defense lawyer pleaded self-defense, arguing that the defendant acted to protect himself from imminent harm.
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