How Do You Spell PLEABARGAINED?

Pronunciation: [plˈiːbɑːɡˌɪnd] (IPA)

The word "pleabargained" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /pliːbɑːrˈɡeɪnd/. The initial "plea-" comes from the legal term "plea bargain," which refers to an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence. The "-bargained" suffix indicates that this agreement has been reached. While the word may appear long and complex, its pronunciation is straightforward when using IPA.

Common Misspellings for PLEABARGAINED

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Etymology of PLEABARGAINED

The word "pleabargained" is a combination of two words: "plea" and "bargain".

The term "plea" comes from the Middle English word "plede", which means "plead" or "pleading". It has its roots in the Old French word "plaidier", which means "pleader".

The word "bargain" comes from the Old English word "bargan", meaning "to make a deal or negotiate". It has Germanic origins related to the Old High German word "baragun", meaning "to exchange".

When combined, "plea" refers to the defendant's answer in a legal proceeding, and "bargain" refers to the negotiation process in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or for a reduced sentence.