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elalegato
noun · masculineC2#11761 most commonAudio · coming soon
- 1
plea; closing argument (law)(law)
El abogado presentó un alegato final en defensa de su cliente. The lawyer presented a closing argument in defence of his client.
Durante el alegato, la fiscal mostró fotos y documentos al jurado. During her closing argument, the prosecutor showed photos and documents to the jury.
- 2
case; impassioned argument (for something)
Su discurso fue un alegato a favor de la educación pública. Her speech was a plea in favour of public education.
Forms: alegatos
Common combinations
- alegato final
- alegato a favor de
- alegato de defensa