cop a plea US
copped a plea, copping a plea
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Definition of cop a plea - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- He decided to cop a plea and avoid a long sentence.
- She chose to cop a plea to avoid trial.
- The suspect agreed to cop a plea for a lighter sentence.
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Expressions with cop
admit or confess to something, often a fault or mistake
He finally copped to breaking the window.
get into trouble or be punished
He knew he would cop it for being late.
avoid responsibility or commitment
He decided to cop out rather than face the challenging task.
place where police officers work
He went to the cop shop to report the theft.
accept punishment or criticism without complaint
He knew he was wrong and decided to cop it sweet.
something or someone unimpressive or not very good
That movie was not much cop.
adopt a particular stance or viewpoint
She copped an attitude of indifference during the meeting.
receive something, often a punishment or reprimand
He had to cop this detention for being late.
tactic using contrasting roles in interrogation
The detectives used good cop bad cop to get a confession.
small dome-shaped marker used to guide traffic at intersections
The car slowed down for the silent cop at the corner.
quickly glance at something
He tried to cop a look at the answers.
sit down or take a seat
After a long walk, we decided to cop a squat under the tree.
get or obtain something, often with effort
He tried to cop hold of some tickets.
understand or realize something
He needs to cop on and finish his work.
suicide by copn.
person tries to get police to kill them on purpose
He attempted suicide by cop during the standoff.
receive an unexpected opportunity or advantage
He managed to cop a break and got the job.
get a mild high from a substance
She copped a buzz after drinking the strong coffee.
take a break to smoke
She decided to cop a smoke before the meeting started.
become angry or upset suddenly
He copped a strop when he lost the game.
kiss or start a romantic relationship with someone
She managed to cop off with him at the party.
start behaving sensibly or responsibly
It's time to cop yourself on and focus on your studies.
suicide method where someone provokes police to use deadly force
He committed death by cop after threatening officers.
justified arrest or accusation
He admitted it was a fair cop after being caught.
Expressions with plea
statement in court saying someone did not do the crime
The defendant entered a plea of not guilty at the hearing.
put in a pleav.
formally state a position or defense in court
The lawyer put in a plea of not guilty.
make a pleav.
request something earnestly or desperately
She made a plea for help during the crisis.
legal deal to get a lighter punishment or charge
He accepted a plea bargain to avoid a long trial.
plea dealn.
agreement between defendant and prosecutor for a lesser charge or sentence
He accepted a plea deal to reduce his sentence.
claim that actions were to protect oneself
The defendant entered a plea of self-defense during the trial.
legal defense claiming mental illness
The defendant entered an insanity plea to avoid prison.
used to indicate the basis of a legal claim or defense
The case was dismissed on the plea of insufficient evidence.
negotiation between defendant and prosecutor for a reduced sentence
The defendant engaged in plea bargaining to lessen his sentence.
statement asking for a lighter punishment after conviction
The lawyer made a plea in mitigation before sentencing.
legal defense claiming mental illness during a crime
The defendant entered a plea of insanity during the trial.
legal strategy delaying court proceedings
The lawyer filed a dilatory plea to postpone the trial.
legal objection to delay or dismiss a case
The lawyer filed a plea in abatement to challenge the court's jurisdiction.
legal plea preventing a lawsuit from proceeding
The defendant filed a plea in bar to stop the case.
legal defense preventing contradictory claims in court
The defendant raised a plea of estoppel in the trial.
formal request claiming immunity from legal process
The senator filed a plea of privilege in court.
legal defense claiming an offer to pay was made
The defendant raised a plea of tender in court.
resolved through a plea bargain
The plea-bargained case was settled out of court.
present a plea to reduce a sentence
The lawyer tendered a plea in mitigation for his client.
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- French:plaider coupable, ...
- German:einen Deal eingehen, ...
- Italian:patteggiare, ...
- Spanish:aceptar un acuerdo, ...
- Portuguese:aceitar um acordo, ...
- Chinese:认罪求情, ...
- Japanese:司法取引に応じる, ...
- Arabic:اعترفَ بِتُهْمَة أَخَفّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹדוֹת בְּעִסְקַת טִיעוּן, ...
- Russian:пойти на сделку со следствием, ...
- Ukrainian:укласти угоду зі слідством, ...
- Hindi:समझौता करना, ...
- Bengali:কম অপরাধের জন্য দোষ স্বীকার করা, ...
- Catalan:acceptar un acord, ...
- Danish:indgå en tilståelsesaftale, ...
- Dutch:een schikking treffen, ...
- Greek:κάνω συμφωνία, ...
- Korean:유죄를 인정하다, ...
- Persian:اتهام سبکتر را پذیرفت, ...
- Polish:przyznać się do winy w zamian za łagodniejszy wyrok, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fazer um acordo, ...
- Romanian:a accepta o înțelegere, ...
- Swedish:göra en uppgörelse, ...
- Thai:ยอมรับผิดในข้อหาเบา, ...
- Turkish:anlaşma yapmak, ...
- Vietnamese:nhận tội nhẹ, ...
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