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enter a plea

VERB

sue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute

STRONG

beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate

WEAK

bring an action claim damages drag into court file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on have up institute legal proceedings prefer charges against pull up put away see in court take out after take to court

Antonyms

STRONGEST

absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free

STRONG

answer give offer

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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

Masemola, who was also not asked to enter a plea, is the only one who has not been charged with corruption.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Reyes, 45, has yet to enter a plea and it was unclear Friday if he was represented by a lawyer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He was not asked to enter a plea but was told there would be a pre-trial preparation hearing on 24 April at Newcastle Crown Court.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Her attorneys refused to enter a plea, a preliminary hearing was set for two weeks later, and she returned home.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

enter a plea

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