plea

US /pliː/
UK /pliː/
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1.

appel, supplique

a request made in an urgent and emotional manner

:
He made a desperate plea for help.
Il a lancé un appel désespéré à l'aide.
The charity issued a plea for donations.
L'association caritative a lancé un appel aux dons.
2.

plaidoyer, déclaration

a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, or presenting an allegation of fact in support of a case

:
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
L'accusé a plaidé non coupable.
They are currently negotiating a plea bargain.
Ils négocient actuellement un accord de plaidoyer.