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noun • (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question • a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. verb • exonerate by means of an alibi | ||||||||
| 38% | 11 | A plea made as a response to a previous plea | ||||||
noun • a plaintiff's reply to a defendant's plea | ||||||||
| 36% | 14 | Plea that is treated as a guilty plea for sentencing purposes | ||||||
noun • (law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction | ||||||||
Legal Defence Plea Crossword Clue
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ALIBI which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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ALIBI
Updated: October 15, 2023
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