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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a plea of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal contexts to refer to a formal statement made by a defendant in response to a charge or accusation.
Example: "The defendant entered a plea of not guilty during the arraignment."
Alternatives: "a declaration of" or "a statement of".
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It's not a plea of guilt.
He entered a plea of not guilty.
The defence was a plea of justification.
Hernandez entered a plea of not guilty.
(Hadley's attorney has filed a plea of not guilty).
Judge Shirley entered a plea of not guilty for him.
The company intends to enter a plea of not guilty".
He later entered a plea of no contest.
The accused usually enters a plea of guilt or innocence.
He has entered a plea of not guilty.
Leibel entered a plea of not guilty on all counts.
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