This is the 3691st most frequent German word.
plädoyer
"A speech or argument in favor of something, often used in legal contexts to mean a plea or summation."
In this context, 'Plädoyer' refers to a formal statement made by a lawyer in court, usually aiming to persuade.
Das Plädoyer des Anwalts überzeugte die Geschworenen.
The lawyer's plea convinced the jurors.
Here, 'Plädoyer' refers to an earnest appeal or argument made outside a legal context, advocating for a cause.
Ihr emotionales Plädoyer für Umweltschutz bewegte viele Zuhörer.
Her emotional plea for environmental protection moved many listeners.
Here, 'Plädoyer' is used in a broader sense as a concluding appeal or statement advocating for a particular approach or idea.