plea

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /pliː/

Noun

plea noun

An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.“a plea for mercy”
An excuse; an apology.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.

Verb

plea verb

To plead; to argue.

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Synonyms

plaidoyer supplication entreaty pleading solicitation confession petition demand petitioner claim prosecution request advocacy excuse allegation appeal declaration

Associated

bargain plead purging misdemeanor pleaded guilty clemency bargaining manslaughter defendant probation

Rhymes

free devotee see key glee scree repartee apogee sensuality syncope

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