Related Clues:

• Ask earnestly
• Say ''Not guilty,'' e.g.
• Argue (for)
• State ''Not guilty,'' e.g.
• Say nolo, say
• Speak on bended knee
• Appeal earnestly
• More than ask
• State ''not guilty''
• Request earnestly
• Ask on bended knee
• Request urgently
• Try to persuade, with "with"
• Answer, in court
• Appeal or request earnestly