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Plead

/plˈid/
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(verb) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.

The man who was arrested for murder asked to plead the fifth.
I plead you to tell me the truth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The accused chose to ____ guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence recommended by the prosecutor.

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