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Plea Bargaining (Noun)

Meaning

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge; "his admission was part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor"; "plea bargaining helps to stop the courts becoming congested".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The defendant accepted a plea bargain, opting to plead guilty to a misdemeanor rather than face felony charges at trial.
  • Plea bargaining is a common practice in the US, allowing prosecutors to prioritize cases and alleviate court congestion.
  • The lawyer advised her client to consider a plea bargain, as it would likely result in a significantly reduced sentence.
  • His admission was part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor, in which he would receive probation in exchange for cooperating with authorities.
  • Critics argue that plea bargaining can be coercive, with defendants feeling pressured into accepting a deal rather than risking a harsher sentence at trial.

Synonyms

  • Plea Bargain

Hypernyms

  • Bargaining

Related Words

  • Plea-bargain (verb)
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