Nul tiel records (5 letters)

{ Answer }

PLEAS

{ Related Clues }

S O S's, essentially
What some hoods cop
They're entered in court
"Guilty" and "Not guilty"
Defendants enter them
Johnnie Cochran entreaties
Nolo contendere and others
An anagram for sepal
Calls for donations
Results of some bargains
Things "copped"
Answers to charges
Defense motions
Urgent requests
Hearing responses
They're entered legally
Petitions
Excuses
Prayers
Court of Common ___
Appeals
Court actions
Court allegations
Entreaties
Court motions

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer PLEAS is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PLEA as a noun:

1. (supplication, plea) = a humble request for help from someone in authority

2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)

3. an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed