insanity plea English

Meaning insanity plea meaning

What does insanity plea mean?

— noun (criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

What other words have the same or similar meaning as insanity plea?

plea of insanity

How do I use insanity plea in a sentence?

A new prosecutor revived the investigation, reinstated the charges, and balked at accepting a plea of not guilty due to insanity.

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