plea bargain
Use Plea bargain in a sentence
gɪn verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in plea bargaining.
verb (used with object)
2.
to deal with or achieve by plea bargaining: to plea-bargain a reduced sentence.
noun
3.
the agreement arrived at as a result of plea bargaining.
Origin:
1965–70
1965–70
Related forms
plea-bar·gain·er, noun
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plea bargain definition
An agreement that permits a defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of pleading not guilty to a more serious one. Plea bargaining is usually undertaken by a prosecutor to obtain important information from a defendant or to avoid a long and costly trial.
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Plea bargain
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Example sentences
Nevertheless, there also may be negative consequences to a plea bargain.
In traffic cases you may receive a mail-in plea bargain from the prosecutor prior to your court date.
The prosecution and the defense often resolve a criminal case with a plea bargain.
The prosecutor may also dismiss a charge as part of a plea bargain or diversion program.
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