Plea

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

a request or appeal, especially in a legal context

Example Sentences

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

The defendant entered a guilty plea in court.

Synonyms

appeal, request, petition, entreaty

Entry 1

appeal, request, petition, entreaty

Entry 2

appeal, request, entreaty, petition

Antonyms

demand, command, order, refusal, denial

Entry 1

demand, command, order, refusal

Entry 2

refusal, denial

Collocations

guilty plea, emotional plea, plea bargain, desperate plea

Entry 1

guilty plea, emotional plea, plea bargain

Entry 2

plea bargain, emotional plea, desperate plea