Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
plead ignorance
phrase
/pliːd ˈɪɡnərəns/
Definition
To claim that one is not aware of something, particularly regarding responsibility or wrongdoing.
Examples
- He tried to plead ignorance when asked about the missing report.
- She decided to plead ignorance during the investigation to avoid further complications.
- Even though he was involved, he thought it best to plead ignorance in front of the team.
Meaning
When someone ‘pleads ignorance’, they are stating that they do not have knowledge about a certain situation, often to avoid accountability.
Synonyms
- feign ignorance
- claim not to know
- deny knowledge
