Synonyms for cop a plea


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kop
Phonetic Transcription : kÉ’p


Définition of cop a plea

Origin :
  • 1704, northern British dialect, "to seize, to catch," perhaps ultimately from Middle French caper "seize, to take," from Latin capere "to take" (see capable); or from Dutch kapen "to take," from Old Frisian capia "to buy," which is related to Old English ceapian (see cheap). Related: Copped; copping.
  • verb plead guilty for a lesser sentence

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