| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| COPAPLEA | Compromise with the district attorney |
| COPAPLEA | Negotiate with the district attorney |
| COPAPLEA | Accede to the district attorney, perhaps |
| COPAPLEA | Compromise with the DA, perhaps |
| ONION | With "The," its 10-08-13 headline was "Congressional Aides Withholding Sex Until Budget Compromise Is Reached" |
| PROXY | One with the power of attorney |
| BELLI | Attorney with the autobiography "My Life on Trial" |
| retaining | Secure the services of (a person, esp. an attorney) with a preliminary payment |
