“Plea”

Jurisdiction: New Zealand New Zealand

A criminal defendant's answer to a charge. The defendant can plead guilty or not guilty.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, New Zealand Ministry of Justice
Jurisdiction: United States United States

In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges. See also nolo contendere.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, United States Courts