das Schlussplädoyer
Translation
closing argument, final plea, summation
Examples
Der Anwalt hielt ein emotionales Schlussplädoyer.
The lawyer gave an emotional closing argument.
Grammar Patterns
to give a closing argument (ein Schlussplädoyer halten) The prosecutor will give his closing argument tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schlussvortrag, Zusammenfassung (summary)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schluss' (end, conclusion) and 'Plädoyer' (plea, borrowed from French). It literally means 'conclusion plea'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a lawyer in a movie delivering the final ('Schluss') and most important plea ('Plädoyer') to the jury.