Webb1. to appeal or entreat earnestly; beg: to plead for time. 2. to use arguments or persuasions. 3. to afford an argument or appeal: His youth pleads for him. 4. a. to make any allegation or plea in an action at law. b. (of a defendant) to answer a charge. c. to address a court as an advocate. d. to prosecute a suit or action at law. v.t. Webbto allege or urge in defense, justification, or excuse: to plead ignorance. Law. to maintain (a cause) by argument before a court. to allege or set forth (something) formally in an …
PLEAD definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WebbAs nouns the difference between excuse and plea is that excuse is an explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment while plea is an appeal, petition, … Webbplead guilty, plead guilty to [sth], plead guilty to doing [sth] v expr. (defendant: declare guilt) declararse culpable loc verb. He told his lawyer he was going to plead guilty to all the charges against him. Le dijo a su abogado que se iba a declarar culpable de todos los cargos en su contra. plead ignorance v expr. thick wool blankets for sale
Plead definition and meaning Collins English Dictionary
Webbplead guilty to [sth], plead guilty to doing [sth] v expr (defendant: declare guilt) يعترف بالذنب : He told his lawyer he was going to plead guilty to all the charges against him. plead … WebbHe replied, “Did I not say that you cannot have patience with me?”. Moses pleaded, “Excuse me for forgetting, and do not be hard on me.”. So they proceeded until they came across a boy, and the man killed him. Moses protested, “Have you … Webbfalse. In both justifications and excuses, the defendant admits doing the criminal act. true. Most affirmative defenses are perfect defenses. true. An imperfect defense, such as imperfect self-defense, may, in some jurisdictions, reduce murder to manslaughter. true. If a perfect defense is successful, defendants are convicted. sailors shout