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La plaidoirie
This is the formal speech made by a lawyer to convince the judge or jury. It is often the most dramatic part of a French trial, focusing on rhetoric and law.
Examples in context
Sa plaidoirie a duré plus de trois heures.
His closing argument lasted more than three hours.
La plaidoirie était très convaincante et précise.
The closing argument was very convincing and precise.
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