plead up
The term "plead up" is often used in legal contexts, particularly in plea bargaining scenarios where a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a more serious charge to avoid a trial or more severe consequences.
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Definition
C1Legal
(technical)To agree to plead guilty to a more serious charge, often as part of a plea bargain to avoid a trial or harsher penalties.
Example
- The defendant decided to plead up to a felony to avoid the risk of a longer sentence if found guilty at trial.
B2Legal
(informal)To offer a plea bargain.
Example
- The defense attorney suggested that the client might plead up to resolve the case quickly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plead up":
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