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A quick definition of allocutory:

Term: ALLOCUTORY

Definition: Allocutory is an adjective that describes something related to an allocution. An allocution is a formal speech or statement made by a judge to a defendant or a convicted person. Allocutory pleas for mercy are requests made by the defendant to the judge for leniency or forgiveness.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Allocutory (pronounced uh-luh-kyoo-tuh-ree) is an adjective that describes something related to an allocution, which is a formal speech or statement made by a judge to a defendant or a jury.

Example: During the trial, the judge gave an allocutory speech to the defendant, explaining the consequences of their actions and the sentence they would receive.

Explanation: In this example, the allocutory speech is a formal statement made by the judge to the defendant, outlining the consequences of their actions and the sentence they would receive. This illustrates the definition of allocutory as something related to an allocution.

Example: The defense attorney made an allocutory plea for mercy on behalf of their client.

Explanation: In this example, the allocutory plea is a formal request made by the defense attorney to the judge or jury, asking for mercy on behalf of their client. This also illustrates the definition of allocutory as something related to an allocution.

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