In law, what plea so tainted and corrupts, but being seasoned with a g…

William Shakespeare
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In law, what plea so tainted and corrupts, but being seasoned with a gracious voice obscures the show of evil. ✨ 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596-8) act 3, sc. 2, l. 73
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