/tə plid ðə ˈbeɪbi ækt/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. viện cớ là hợp đồng do người vị thành niên ký kết;
2. viện cớ đã hết thời hiệu kiện tụng.
A more thorough explanation: “To plead the baby act” is a colloquial term that refers to a legal defense strategy where a defendant claims ignorance or innocence based on their young age or lack of experience. It implies that the defendant is pleading for leniency or understanding due to their perceived immaturity or innocence.
Example: The defendant tried to plead the baby act, claiming he didn’t know the consequences of his actions because he was only 18.