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Pleaded vs. Pled

For the past tense of to plead, you may use either pleaded or pled.

Example:
He will plead not guilty to the charges.
Example: He pleaded not guilty before his trial.
Example: He pled not guilty before his trial.

Note: In the strict legal sense, one cannot plead innocent.

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Posted on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 2:54 am


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2 Responses to “Pleaded vs. Pled”

  1. dmpassmore says:

    Thank you. I have wondered about the difference.

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