plead

US /pliːd/
UK /pliːd/
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1.

supplicare, implorare

make an emotional appeal

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She pleaded with him to stay.
Lo supplicò di restare.
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The children pleaded for another story.
I bambini supplicarono per un'altra storia.
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2.

difendere, dichiarare

present and argue for (a position or cause) in court or before a tribunal

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The lawyer will plead the case before the judge.
L'avvocato difenderà il caso davanti al giudice.
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He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Si è dichiarato non colpevole delle accuse.
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