Defendant's statements (5)
I believe the answer is:
pleas
'defendant's statements' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pleas that I've seen before include "Entreats" , "Excuses, pretexts" , "Urgent entreaties" .)
I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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