figurative (see senses of buy, n.) Ransomed, gained by a sacrifice; also bribed, etc. †bought plea n. a groundless accusation.
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释义 | society > law > administration of justice > general proceedings > accusation, allegation, or indictment > [noun] > a charge, accusation, or allegation > false charge (5) bought plea1599 figurative (see senses of buy, n.) Ransomed, gained by a sacrifice; also bribed, etc. †bought plea n. a groundless accusation. bum rap1913 A false charge or conviction; an undeserved criminal punishment. Subcategories:— against innocent person (2) — attribution of damaging statement (1) |
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