plea

A way of answering in court when a person is asked if they are guilty or not guilty of a crime. 

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

The accussed may enter a plea.

We enter a not guilty plea.

He will enter a guilty plea.

Semantic Relatives

Defendant

Charge

Court

Crime

Guilty

Innocent

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 8 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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