__ bargain; defendant's deal
I believe the answer is:
plea
(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Earnest request, prayer" , "Excuse, entreaty" , "Leap (anag.)" , "response to criminal charges" , "Appeal - with bargaining?" .)
I believe the answer is:
plea
(Other definitions for plea that I've seen before include "Earnest request, prayer" , "Excuse, entreaty" , "Leap (anag.)" , "response to criminal charges" , "Appeal - with bargaining?" .)