Pled
/plɛd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of plead, meaning to make a formal statement of guilt or innocence in court.
He pled not guilty to the charges brought against him.
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'Pled' is commonly used as the past tense of 'plead' in American legal practice, while 'pleaded' is preferred in other jurisdictions.
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