Pleas
/pliːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal statements made by a defendant responding to a criminal charge.
The defendant entered pleas of guilty and not guilty during the hearing.
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Commentary
Often used in criminal procedure; each plea defines the defendant’s stance and shapes the trial process.
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