word
plea bargain
PLEE BAR-gun
pliː ˈbɑːrɡɪnListen
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Syllable breakdown
pleabargain
Dictionary meaning
An agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to receive a reduced sentence.
Examples
- The defendant accepted a plea bargain to avoid the risk of a harsher verdict.
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