enter a plea
Example Sentences
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Last Friday, Truelove did not enter a plea at his arraignment in a New York criminal court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Tabor did not enter a plea at his arraignment Monday because his defense attorney raised doubts about Tabor’s competency to stand trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Akram, 24, has made a series of short court appearances but is yet to enter a plea to the charges.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Similarly, the earl of Peterborough's son refused both to remove his hat and to enter a plea when tried for treason in 1658.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
The judge rapped for order and asked, “Is the defendant ready to enter a plea to this indictment?”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
