plea
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/pliː/
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/pliː/
noun
C1
a strong and emotional request for help or action
Her plea for food and water was heard by the rescue team.
C1
what someone says in court when accused of a crime
The defendant's plea of not guilty surprised everyone.
R
a reason given to a court for doing or not doing something
His plea of self-defense was accepted by the court.
translation
a strong and emotional request for help or action; what someone says in court when accused of a crime; a reason given to a court for doing or not doing something
Word Forms
Plural
pleas