Subject: Pled v. Pleaded & Enormity Defined

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Pled v. Pleaded & Enormity Defined

Today I will answer a couple of questions I received from radio listeners when I was a guest.

Question: Should you say "pled guilty" or "pleaded guilty"? Answer: Either one is considered correct.

Question: Does "enormity" mean "something monstrous" or "something important"? Answer: Both

Enormity

Definition: something outrageous or heinous, as an offense.

Example: The bombing of the defenseless population was an enormity beyond belief.

Definition: greatness of size, scope, extent, or influence; immensity.

Example: The enormity of such an act of generosity is staggering.

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