1. to ask for something in an urgent or emotional way
2. to state in a court of law whether you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
Usage: legal
3. to present and argue a case in court
Usage: legal

Examples

• She pleaded with her parents to let her go to the concert.
• The defendant will plead not guilty to all charges.
• He pleaded guilty to theft and was sentenced to community service.
• The lawyer will plead the case before the Supreme Court.
• Don’t plead ignorance when you clearly knew the rules.
• The children pleaded for just five more minutes of playtime.
• She pleaded temporary insanity as her defense.