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    Plea

    /pliː/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A request made in an urgent and emotional manner.
    His plea for help was heard by everyone in the room.
    A formal statement made in a court of law, especially by a defendant in response to a charge.
    The defendant entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
    An appeal or request for mercy or forgiveness.
    She made a heartfelt plea to the judge to reconsider the sentence.
    A statement made to persuade someone to take action or to agree with a point of view.
    His plea for environmental protection resonated with the audience.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'plea', from Latin 'placitum' meaning 'something pleasing or agreeable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plea bargain
    An agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
    make a plea
    To formally request or appeal for something.
    desperate plea
    An urgent and emotional appeal for help or support.

    Related Words

    plead
    To make an emotional appeal or to state a response in court.
    pleading
    The action of making a plea, especially in legal contexts.
    pleader
    A person who makes a plea, often in court.

    Slang Meanings

    A request for help or support, often used informally.
    He put out a plea on social media for backup.
    A cop-out or excuse, slang usage in casual conversations.
    That's just a lame plea to get out of it.