“plea”
This page shows official legal definitions of “plea” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
New Zealand
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A criminal defendant's answer to a charge. The defendant can plead guilty or not guilty.
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United States
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In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges. See also nolo contendere.
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United States
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A formal statement of a defendant in response to a criminal accusation.
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