[U] (law) an arrangement in a court of law by which a person admits to being guilty of a smaller crime in the hope of receiving less severe punishment for a more serious crime
comparecop a plea at COPv., turn King's / Queen's evidence at EVIDENCE
plea bargain noun:
He reached a plea bargain with the authorities.
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