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__ bargain; defendant's deal

Ross

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've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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