No. 3,691 in German
plädoyer
"A speech or argument in favor of something, often used in legal contexts to mean a plea or summation."
In a sentence
Das Plädoyer des Anwalts überzeugte die Geschworenen.
The lawyer's plea convinced the jurors.
In this context, 'Plädoyer' refers to a formal statement made by a lawyer in court, usually aiming to persuade.
Ihr emotionales Plädoyer für Umweltschutz bewegte viele Zuhörer.
Her emotional plea for environmental protection moved many listeners.
Here, 'Plädoyer' refers to an earnest appeal or argument made outside a legal context, advocating for a cause.
Die Diskussion endete mit einem Plädoyer für mehr Zusammenarbeit.
The discussion concluded with a plea for more cooperation.
Here, 'Plädoyer' is used in a broader sense as a concluding appeal or statement advocating for a particular approach or idea.
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