How to Pronounce "plead down"
expression
ˈpɫid/ /ˈdaʊn
PLEED DOWN
plˈiːd/ /dˈaʊn
pleed DOWN
Definition
To reach an agreement in a criminal case where the accused admits to a less serious charge in exchange for a lighter sentence or dropping more serious charges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫid/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
plˈiːd/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLEED DOWN
UK
pleed DOWN
Listen in Context
The suspect tried to plead down his charges.
His lawyer managed to plead down the offense to a fine.
He hopes to plead down to a lesser charge.
They managed to plead down from a felony to a misdemeanor.