👉 Nonpleading is a legal term in criminal law that refers to a plea of not guilty, which can be given by a defendant who has been accused of committing a crime. The term originated from the French word "non," meaning "not," and "plea," meaning "charge." In English, it means "no plea" or "no charge." In nonpleading, the defendant does not make a formal admission of guilt or innocence in court. Instead, they choose to plead not