plea

• Nom désignant une déclaration officielle faite par un accusé ou en son nom devant un tribunal, généralement en réponse à une accusation, ou une demande ou un appel sincère et pressant.

A noun referring to a formal statement made by or on behalf of a defendant in a court of law, typically in response to a charge, or an earnest request or appeal.

1. Formal legal statementB2formallegal

   A formal statement made by a defendant in court, typically in response to a charge.

   Plaidoirie de défense / réponse à une accusation

   • The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
   • The judge accepted his guilty plea.
   • Her lawyer advised her to change her plea.

   Synonymesanswerdefenseresponse

2. Earnest requestB2formal

   An urgent, emotional request for something.

   Supplication

   • She made a desperate plea for help.
   • The charity issued a plea for donations.
   • His plea for mercy was ignored by the authorities.

   Synonymesappealentreatypetitionprayersupplication