not guilty

Meanings

• Noun

  A verdict in a court of law that finds the accused person is free from blame or guilt.

  - "The jury returned a verdict of not guilty."
  - "After a lengthy trial, the defendant was found not guilty."

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Antonyms

guilty

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Synonyms

innocent , acquittal

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Variants

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guiltier , guiltiest , guiltily , guiltiness , guiltinesses , guilty , guilty pleasure , guilty pleasures , guilty as charged , guilty party , (as) guilty as sin , as guilty as sin , guilty as sin , guilty conscience , guilty/troubled conscience , troubled conscience

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Etymology

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The term 'not guilty' comes from Old English 'not' meaning 'not' and 'guilty' meaning 'guilty'. The term has been used in English law since at least the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, the phrase 'not guilty by reason of insanity' is a legal plea that allows a defendant to be found not guilty if they can prove they were unable to appreciate the nature and wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness.

2. The term 'not guilty' has been used in popular culture, such as in the title of the classic novel 'Not Guilty' by Philip MacDonald and the 1941 film noir 'The Lady in the Lake'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acquittal: An acquittal is a legal term that refers to the dismissal of criminal charges against a defendant. It is synonymous with 'not guilty'.

2. Innocent until proven guilty: The legal principle that an individual is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Culture

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The concept of 'not guilty' is a fundamental principle of the legal system in many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a symbol of justice and fairness, ensuring that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

How to Memorize "not guilty"

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   - Imagine a judge pronouncing the words 'not guilty' in a courtroom setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'not guilty' with the idea of freedom and justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym N-G-I: Not Guilty, Innocent.

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