Meaning of the word entreaty in English

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entreaty

US /ɪnˈtriː.t̬i/
UK /ɪnˈtriː.ti/

Noun

an earnest or humble request

Example:
The prisoner made an emotional entreaty for mercy.
Despite his repeated entreaties, she refused to change her mind.