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plea a. Law something alleged or pleaded by or on behalf of a party to legal proceedings in support of his claim or defence b. Criminal law the answer made by an accused to the charge c. (in Scotland and formerly in England) a suit or action at law How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They were about to proceed to put him to death when he begged them to hear his plea for mercy. In the matter of Treason the pig would appear To have aided, but scarcely abetted: While the charge of Insolvency fails, it is clear, If you grant the plea 'never indebted. "He does not need to be abashed who so well knew the answer to his plea before the plea were made," she replied, rising and placing her dear hands upon my shoulders, and so I took her in my arms and kissed her. |
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