Related Clues:

• Subject of some bargaining
• Legal entry
• Judge's hearing
• Courtroom bargain
• Bit of irreverence
• Guilty, e.g.
• ___ bargain (legal stratagem)
• Reason to swear
• Fervent request
• Subject of a court bargain
• 'Ye gods!,' for one
• "No contest," for one
• Defensive maneuver
• "Not guilty," for one
• Bit of swearing