How To Spell pleas?
How to Pronounce pleas?
Correct pronunciation for the word "pleas" is [plˈiːz], [plˈiːz], [p_l_ˈiː_z].
What are the misspellings for pleas?
"Pleas" in context
Pleas is a process by which individuals can appear before a court and enter a formal request for leniency or justice. The term is derived from the French word plaider, meaning "to plead". The ability to plead is a fundamental part of the judicial system, which allows those accused or who have been wronged to advocate for their rights and seek to be exonerated. Pleas are typically used in criminal proceedings and are usually in the form of a guilty or not guilty plea. They can also be used in civil proceedings, where a defendant may enter a plea of not liable or liable to the charges.
What are similar-sounding words for pleas?
Usage over time for pleas:
This graph shows how "pleas" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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