plea (Meaning)
plea (n)
a humble request for help from someone in authority
(law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed
plea (n.)
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why the suit should be either dismissed, delayed, or barred. In criminal practice, the plea is the defendant's formal answer to the indictment or information presented against him.
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas. See under Common.
That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology.
An urgent prayer or entreaty.
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plea Sentence Examples
- The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him.
- The prosecution made a plea for a harsh sentence in light of the gravity of the crime.
- The victim's family pleaded with the court to show mercy to the perpetrator.
- The lawyer delivered a passionate plea on behalf of his client.
- The accused made a tearful plea for leniency, expressing his remorse for his actions.
- The judge listened intently to the pleas of both sides before issuing a verdict.
- The defense attorney's plea for a mistrial was denied by the judge.
- The jury returned a guilty verdict despite the defendant's plea of innocence.
- The politician delivered a heartfelt plea for his constituents to support his proposed legislation.
- The organization launched a plea campaign to raise funds for a charitable cause.
FAQs About the word plea
a humble request for help from someone in authority, (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer), an answer indicating why
pleading,appeal, petition, prayer, application, suit, demand, desire, entreaty, solicitation
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The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him.
The prosecution made a plea for a harsh sentence in light of the gravity of the crime.
The victim's family pleaded with the court to show mercy to the perpetrator.
The lawyer delivered a passionate plea on behalf of his client.
