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ˈplea ˌbargaining noun [uncountableU] SCLwhen someone agrees to admit in court that they are guilty of one crime, in exchange for not being charged with a more serious crime 〔为避免受重罚而在法庭上承认罪名的〕控辩交易
—plea bargain verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT]
—plea bargain noun [countableC]