(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
In some legal systems, a ~ is an agreement that, if an accused person says they are guilty, they will be charged with a less serious crime or will receive a less severe punishment.
A ~ was offered by the state assuring her that she would not go to prison.
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2.
If an accused person ~s, they accept a ~.
More and more criminals will agree to plea-bargain.
VERB: V
~ing
...the introduction of a system of ~ing.
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