What is another word for answers to charges?
Pronunciation: [ˈansəz tə t͡ʃˈɑːd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
The term "answers to charges" refers to the defendant's response to the accusations made against them in a legal setting. There are several synonyms for this term, including plea, defense, rebuttal, and justification. A plea is a defendant's formal response to the charges brought against them, which can either be guilty or not guilty. Defense, on the other hand, refers to the argument and evidence presented by the defendant to contest the charges levied against them. Rebuttal is a term used to describe the defendant's efforts to discredit the prosecutor's claims through argument or evidence. Finally, justification refers to the explanation given by the defendant for their actions, which is meant to exonerate them from any wrongdoing.
