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Definitions

plea-bargain

[plee-bahr-gin] / ˈpliˌbɑr gɪn /
VERB
plead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allege argue assert cite declare maintain respond
STRONG
adduce advocate avouch present vouch
WEAK
answer charges cop a plea give evidence put forward use as excuse
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny ignore
WEAK
answer decide punish reply sentence
VERB
cop a plea
Synonyms
WEAK
get off on a technicality

Example Sentences

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How many were allowed to plea-bargain for reduced penalties?

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022

Cartabia says she can speed up trials thanks to measures to encourage defendants to seek plea-bargain deals and the hiring of thousands of support staff in courtrooms.

From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2021

Mr Kabendera's release comes after he entered into a plea-bargain agreement with the prosecution.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2020

Prosecutors have offered the 45-year-old Earl a plea-bargain deal of three to 12 years in prison while he awaits a March trial.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2018

Prosecutors have offered Earl, 45, a plea-bargain deal of three to 12 years in prison while he awaits a March trial.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2018