The Clue
Nul tiel record is one (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLEA
Tags
Notes
The answer PLEA is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appeal
___ bargaining
Entreaty
Excuse
Orison
Petition
Pretext
Request
Solicitation
Supplication
Allegation, in law
Court action
Court claim
Courtroom entry
Emotional request
Innocent, e.g.
Kind of bargain
Kind of bargaining
Many a prayer
"Nolo," e.g.
Something to "cop"
S.O.S., in essence
Trial opener
One way to bargain
___ bargain (legal stratagem)
Defendant's declaration at an arraignment
Defense in reply to a charge
"Guilty" or "innocent," e.g.
Nolo contendere, e.g.
"Not guilty," e.g.
"Spare me!," e.g.
Subject of some bargaining
Fund-raising letter, basically
"Have mercy on me!," e.g.
"Put me in, coach!," e.g.
"S O S," e.g.
What a robber may cop
It may be entered in a court
Definition
PLEA as a noun:
1. (supplication, plea) = a humble request for help from someone in authority
2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer)
3. an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed