Pleaded
/ˈpliːdɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of plead, meaning to make a formal statement of guilt or innocence in court or to present a legal reason or justification.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Forms
- plead
- pleading
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Commentary
Use 'pleaded' as the preferred past tense form of 'plead' in formal legal contexts, though 'pled' is sometimes used in American law.
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