Plea Bargain Definition
plēbärgən
plea-bargained, plea bargaining, plea-bargains
verb
To engage in plea bargaining.
Webster's New World
To agree to plead guilty, especially to a lesser criminal offense, in exchange for some concession from the prosecution, such as dismissal of more serious charges.
American Heritage
noun
An agreement arrived at by plea bargaining.
Webster's New World
(US, law) An agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in which the defendant agrees to a plea such as guilty or nolo contendere to a lesser charge rather than contesting a greater charge.
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Noun
Singular:
plea bargain
Plural:
plea-bargains
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