plaidoyer

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Plaidoyer

Noun - Sense 1:

A persuasive speech or written statement in defense of a cause or person.

Sample Sentence:

Her powerful plaidoyer convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

Noun - Sense 2:

A legal argument presented in a court of law.

Sample Sentence:

The defense lawyer's plaidoyer aimed to undermine the credibility of the prosecution's evidence.

Verb:

The act of making a persuasive speech or written statement in defense of a cause or person.

Sample Sentence:

He plaidoyered passionately for the rights of the marginalized communities.