Cop A Plea

Synonyms of cop a plea

• plead guilty
• make a deal
• bargain for a lesser charge

Antonyms of cop a plea

• stand trial
• maintain innocence
• refuse to negotiate

Collocations of cop a plea

cop a plea

Frequency: 85 %

The defendant decided to cop a plea rather than go to trial.

cop a plea

Frequency: 75 %

The defendant had to cop a plea and plead guilty to the charges.

cop a plea

Frequency: 70 %

The suspect was willing to cop a plea in exchange for a reduced sentence.

cop a plea

Frequency: 60 %

The prosecutor offered the defendant a deal if he agreed to cop a plea.

Idiomatic Expressions for cop a plea

• Phrase: cop a plea
  Meaning: to admit guilt or wrongdoing in exchange for a lighter punishment
  Usage: The defendant chose to cop a plea rather than risk a harsher sentence.