word
Plea Bargain
plee BAR-gun
/pliː ˈbɑːrɡɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pleabargain
Dictionary meaning
Negotiated agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence — over 90% of US criminal convictions result from plea bargains, raising concerns about coercion and justice
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