CEFR C1

plea

noun

Meaning

A formal request, especially one made in court, for something to be done or for a particular outcome; an earnest or urgent appeal.

Examples

The defendant's plea of not guilty was entered.
She made a desperate plea for help.

Synonyms: request, appeal, entreaty, supplication

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plea (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pliː/

Definition

A formal request, especially one made in court, for something to be done or for a particular outcome; an earnest or urgent appeal.

Examples

The defendant's plea of not guilty was entered.
She made a desperate plea for help.
His plea for understanding fell on deaf ears.

How to Use plea

plea for (prepositional phrase): A request or appeal for something. — "The charity made a plea for donations."
plea of (prepositional phrase): A formal statement, especially in court, about guilt or innocence. — "He entered a plea of not guilty."

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