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plead

UK
/pliːd/
US
/plid/
plead out

Translations

pleadverb
pleaded
Past Simple
pleaded
Past Participle
pleading
Gerund
UK
/pliːd/
US
/plid/
She pleaded with her parents to let her go to the concert.
Elle a supplié ses parents de la laisser aller au concert.
plaiderDomaine juridique.
The lawyer pleaded the case before the judge.
L’avocat a plaidé l’affaire devant le juge.
plaiderDroit : se déclarer coupable ou non coupable.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Le prévenu a plaidé non coupable à toutes les accusations.
He pleaded illness to avoid attending the meeting.
Il a invoqué une maladie pour éviter d’assister à la réunion.
Additional translations
prétexterSouvent avec une nuance d’excuse peu crédible ou de mauvaise foi.
Synonyms
beg
implore
entreat
request
appeal
urge
beseech
petition

Definitions

pleadverb
To make an emotional or earnest appeal to someone.
She pleaded with her parents to let her go to the concert.
To present and argue for a position, especially in a court of law.
The lawyer pleaded the case before the judge.
To state formally in court whether one is guilty or not guilty of a charge.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
To put forward a reason, excuse, or justification in support or defense of an action or request.
He pleaded illness to avoid attending the meeting.
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