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Meaning of word plea bargain from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
plea bargain noun
Meaning : (criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge.
Example :
His admission was part of a plea bargain with the prosecutor.
Plea bargaining helps to stop the courts becoming congested.
Synonyms : plea bargaining
