cop a plea
phrase
informal : to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to avoid standing trial for a more serious one
broadly : to admit fault and plead for mercy
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“Cop a plea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/cop%20a%20plea. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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