Swahili
ikirari
ee-kee-RAH-ree
How to say it
Swahiliikirariee-kee-RAH-reesoon
Englishpleasoon
Frenchplaidoyersoon
Meaning
a formal plea or declaration made before a court.
Good to know
a legal term, from the verb -kiri, to confess or admit.
Examples
- Mshtakiwa aliomba kubadilisha ikirari yake.The accused asked to change his plea.
- Hakimu alisikiliza ikirari ya shahidi.The judge listened to the witness's declaration.
- Je, ikirari yake ilikubaliwa mahakamani?Was his plea accepted in court?
- Wakili alimshauri mteja wake kuhusu ikirari sahihi.The lawyer advised his client on the correct plea.
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