Guilty Plea
/ˈɡɪlti pliː/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal admission of guilt in a criminal case, usually resulting in a conviction without trial.
The defendant entered a guilty plea to avoid a lengthy trial.
Forms
- guilty pleas
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Commentary
A guilty plea waives the right to a trial and is often used in plea bargaining to expedite case resolution.
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