Innocent

usgb/ˈɪnəsnt/
adjective

Not guilty of a crime or offense.

The jury found that the man was innocent.
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Often appears as...

  • innocent of the charges
  • proven innocent

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Legal

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Legal Presumption

In legal contexts, 'innocent' implies that someone is presumed not guilty until proven otherwise.

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In court, everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty.
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Newsworthy Judgment

Media often uses 'innocent' to describe someone’s status related to a crime until a verdict is reached.

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The media reported that the accused was still innocent of the crime.
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