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Plea Of Insanity.
Plea Of Insanity - as a noun
(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insanity pleaExample Sentences
"The defense attorney used the plea of insanity to argue his client's innocence."
"The jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity based on his plea of insanity."
"The accused's plea of insanity raised questions about his mental state."
"Many people question the validity of the plea of insanity defense."
"The judge overruled the plea of insanity and ordered a regular trial."