plea
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/pliː/
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/pliː/
a strong and emotional request for help or action
Her plea for food and water was heard by the rescue team.
그녀의 음식과 물에 대한 간절한 호소는 구조대에 들렸다.
what someone says in court when accused of a crime
The defendant's plea of not guilty surprised everyone.
피고인의 무죄 주장은 모두를 놀라게 했다.
a reason given to a court for doing or not doing something
His plea of self-defense was accepted by the court.
그의 정당방위 주장은 법원에서 받아들여졌다.