plea
US /pliː/
UK /pliː/
1.
appel, supplique
a request made in an urgent and emotional manner
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He made a desperate plea for help.
Il a lancé un appel désespéré à l'aide.
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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
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The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.
L'accusé a plaidé non coupable.
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They are currently negotiating a plea bargain.
Ils négocient actuellement un accord de plaidoyer.