Appeal humbly (5)

I believe the answer is:

plead

(Other definitions for plead that I've seen before include "advocate in court" , "Respond to charge" , "Sue" , "Implore, entreat" , "Present an argument in court" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and The Mirror.

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