Legal Definitions - plaidoyer

PLAIDOYER

A plaidoyer is a plea made by an advocate in a court of law.

During the trial, the defense lawyer made a passionate plaidoyer for his client's innocence.

The prosecutor's plaidoyer convinced the jury to convict the defendant of the crime.

A plaidoyer is a formal argument made by a lawyer in a court of law. It is usually made to persuade the judge or jury to rule in favor of their client. The examples illustrate how a plaidoyer can be used by both the defense and prosecution to present their case and influence the outcome of a trial.