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plea
- pronunciation:
- pli
- features:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an earnest request or appeal.
a plea for peace- synonyms:
- appeal, entreaty, prayer
- similar words:
- cry, petition, request, supplication
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| definition 2: |
an excuse.
He made a plea of fatigue.- synonyms:
- alibi, defense, excuse, justification
- similar words:
- apologia, apology, explanation, pretext, reason
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| definition 3: |
a formal statement in a court of law, made by or in the interest of the defendant.
- similar words:
- apologia, appeal, defense
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| related words: |
alibi, behest, demurrer, desire, wish |
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