/pli:d/ – Verb
Definition: khai trước tòa, đưa ra bản tranh tụng, đưa lời phản bác đơn kiện; đáp lại lời buộc tội; viện cớ, viện lý do; bào chữa một vụ án.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “to plead” means to formally present a defense or response in a court of law. It involves stating one’s case or position in response to a criminal or civil complaint, typically by entering a plea of guilty or not guilty.
Example: The defendant decided to plead guilty to the charges in order to receive a reduced sentence.