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Entering_of_plea [agentive]
The Accused enters a Plea in answer to the Charges. In most jurisdictions, the possible pleas are innocent, guilty, or nolo contendere. Accused persons may stand mute, in which case, the court usually enters a plea on their behalf.
He made it clear that he would plead guilty to indecent assault.
An innocent plea was entered on her behalf by a judge at an earlier hearing.
Compare to: Citing.
He made it clear that he would plead guilty to indecent assault.
An innocent plea was entered on her behalf by a judge at an earlier hearing.
Compare to: Citing.
Properties
- ID
- #130
- Entry
- frm_entering_of_plea
- Namespace
- Eventive.Agentive
- FrameNet version
- Entering_of_plea (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- English name
- Entering_of_plea
Core Frame Elements (5)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accused |
The person entering the plea in court.
Joy Peterson pleaded innocent to the murder of his son. |
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| Charges |
The crime with which the Accused is charged
Simpson pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife. |
— | — |
| Court |
The Court is the institution before which the plea is entered.
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| Judge |
The judge of the court in which the accused enters a plea.
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category
sentient
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| Plea |
The Plea that a defendant makes.
The student pleaded guilty to stealing a bike. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Court
Judge
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place |
Where the event takes place.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Time |
When the event occurs.
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category
time
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— |
Frame-Frame Relations (5)
Precedes
See_also
SubFrame
Using
Lexical Units (2)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| plea.n | — | COD: a formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an allegation of fact, or claiming that a point of law should apply. |
| plead.v | — | FN: enter a plea, usually "innocent' or "guilty". |
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