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The Plea
This noun refers to a formal statement made by a defendant in court in response to a charge, stating whether they are guilty or not guilty. Common pleas are 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
Examples in context
He entered a guilty plea.
He entered a guilty plea.
The defendant changed his plea.
The defendant changed his plea.
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