plead

Definition

verb
  1. to make an allegation in legal proceedings
    Example If fraud is to be pleaded as part of a claim, details of it must be given in the particulars of claim.
  2. to answer a charge in a criminal court
    Usage fit to plead
    mentally capable of facing trial
    Usage to plead guilty
    to say at the beginning of a trial that you did commit the crime of which you are accused
    Usage to plead not guilty
    to say at the beginning of a trial that you did not commit the crime of which you are accused
  3. to speak on behalf of a client in court
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