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stand mute
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A quick definition of stand mute:
Term: STAND MUTE
Definition: When someone is accused of a crime, they have to say if they are guilty or not guilty. If they refuse to say anything, it's called standing mute. This means they are not entering a plea to the criminal charge.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: When a defendant refuses to enter a plea to a criminal charge.
Example: John was brought to court for stealing a car. When asked to enter a plea, he decided to stand mute and not say anything.
Explanation: Standing mute means that the defendant does not plead guilty or not guilty to the charges against them. This can happen for various reasons, such as the defendant not wanting to incriminate themselves or not understanding the charges. However, the court will not proceed with the trial until a plea is entered.