+A **plea** is the formal response an accused delivers to a legal charge. It shapes the course of [Justice](/wiki/justice), guiding whether a [Trial](/wiki/trial) or direct sentencing ensues. This fundamental declaration sets the path for legal proceedings.
+## See also
+- [Court](/wiki/court)
+- [Verdict](/wiki/verdict)
+- [Sentence](/wiki/sentence)
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