Meaning & use
pled
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a past tense form of 'plead,' meaning entered a formal answer to a criminal charge, or made an earnest appeal.
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The defendant pled guilty to a lesser charge as part of a plea deal.
She pled with the committee for one more chance to submit her application.
A note on using this word
Both 'pled' and 'pleaded' are accepted past-tense forms of 'plead'; 'pled' is more common in American English, especially in legal contexts.
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