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plaidoyer
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A quick definition of plaidoyer:
Term: PLAIDOYER
Definition: A plaidoyer is a plea made by an advocate in history.
A more thorough explanation:
PLAIDOYER
A plaidoyer is a plea made by an advocate in a court of law.
During the trial, the defense lawyer made a passionate plaidoyer for his client's innocence.
The prosecutor's plaidoyer convinced the jury to convict the defendant of the crime.
A plaidoyer is a formal argument made by a lawyer in a court of law. It is usually made to persuade the judge or jury to rule in favor of their client. The examples illustrate how a plaidoyer can be used by both the defense and prosecution to present their case and influence the outcome of a trial.