Guilty or Not guilty Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Guilty or Not guilty crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on February 20 2024 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Guilty or Not guilty has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PLEA | Guilty or Not guilty | Newsday |
| 92% | PLEA | Guilty or not guilty | Universal |
Definition
| • | That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why the suit should be either dismissed, delayed, or barred. In criminal practice, the plea is the defendant's formal answer to the indictment or information presented against him. |
| • | A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas. See under Common. |
| • | That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification; an excuse; an apology. |
| • | An urgent prayer or entreaty. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Newsday: Feb 20, 2024
- Universal: Feb 9, 2024
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