plead
Third Person
pleads
Present Participle
pleading
Past Tense
pleaded
Past Participle
pleaded
1
to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation
transitive
- He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.
- The student pleads for an extension on the assignment due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The activists are currently pleading for government action to address environmental issues.
- In the past, the citizens pleaded with the city council to improve public safety.
- The beggar on the street corner pleads for compassion and assistance from passersby.
2
to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of robbery and assault.
- The lawyer advised his client to plead guilty to the lesser offense to avoid a harsher sentence.
- In the court, the accused stood up and firmly stated, "I plead innocent, Your Honor."
- Before the trial began, the defendant pleaded guilty to the charges of embezzlement.
- Despite the evidence against him, the defendant chose to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
3
to present arguments in a court of law to support a case
transitive
- The prosecutor pleaded the evidence to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The plaintiff's lawyer pleaded their client's right to fair compensation for the damages suffered.
- The lawyers pleaded their respective positions before the judge, seeking a favorable ruling.
- The legal team pleaded a motion to dismiss the charges based on lack of evidence.
- The lawyer skillfully pleaded the case, using persuasive arguments and compelling evidence.
4
to state something as an excuse
transitive
- The defense lawyer pleaded self-defense, arguing that the defendant acted to protect himself from imminent harm.
- The plaintiff pleaded breach of contract, alleging that the defendant failed to fulfill their contractual obligations.
- The accused pleaded insanity, claiming that he was not mentally competent to understand the consequences of his actions.
- The petitioner pleaded undue influence, alleging that the defendant coerced him into signing the contract under duress.
- The prosecution pleaded conspiracy, alleging that the defendant conspired with others to commit the crime.