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Defendants Answer To A Charge Or Claim Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 93 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PLEA which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLEA
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PLEA" which means:
- noun
- • A humble request for help from someone in authority
- • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
- • An answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed verb
- • To plead; to argue.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He made a plea for help."
- • "The defendant entered a plea of not guilty."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy24 Aug 2014 | Down 23 | |
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