Plädoyer

closing argument, plea

noun ple-do-YAY Rare

Origin: from French plaidoyer

Usage Note

Plädoyer is the closing speech delivered by prosecution or defence at the end of trial; informally it is also used for any passionate public advocacy, e.g. ein Plädoyer für mehr Toleranz (a plea for more tolerance).

Examples

"Der Verteidiger hielt ein eindringliches Plädoyer für seinen Mandanten."

Natural Translation

The defence lawyer delivered a compelling closing argument for his client.

Literal Translation

The defender held a compelling plea for his client.

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