to catch; nab.

to steal; filch.

to buy (narcotics). ?

cop out,

to avoid one's responsibility, the fulfillment of a promise, etc.; renege; back out (often fol. by on or of )

He never copped out on a friend in need. You agreed to go, and you can't cop out now.

cop a plea. ?

cop a plea

to plead guilty or confess in return for receiving a lighter sentence.

to plead guilty to a lesser charge as a means of bargaining one's way out of standing trial for a more serious charge; plea-bargain.

noun

deputy , flatfoot , fuzz * , lawman , officer of the law , patrolman , patrolwoman , peace officer , policeman , police officer , policewoman , sheriff , the man , bluecoat , finest , officer , police

verb

filch , pilfer , purloin , snatch , thieve , gain , get , take , win

phrasal verb

back down , renege , retreat