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Meanings of not guilty in English

Declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless.

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Examples for "acquitted"
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Because the objects in question couldn't be located, however, he was acquitted.
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He can elude you; and will be acquitted by the general verdict.
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However, a jury acquitted both men from criminal charges in November 2009.
Reuters
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The Senate acquitted him and Clinton completed his second term in 2001.
Reuters
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He was acquitted of 15 of the charges, a court spokeswoman said.
Reuters
Usage of not guilty in English
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He has pleaded ' not guilty' to murdering law graduate and model Steenkamp.
Reuters
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She has pleaded not guilty and the trial is set to continue.
The South African
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He pleaded not guilty at a trial at Dublin District Court today.
The Irish Times
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Our lead story this morning, a not guilty verdict for Chris Cairns.
Radio NZ
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He pleaded not guilty to a further 31 charges, including human trafficking.
Radio NZ
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He pleaded not guilty during a brief hearing at the court yesterday.
The Irish Times
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Defence solicitor Mr Noel Phoenix said the accused was pleading not guilty.
The Irish Times
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Seven others, including the CEO, have pleaded not guilty to all charges.
BBC
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He has pleaded not guilty and his trial is set for January.
Reuters
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She was not present for the attack and has pleaded not guilty.
Reuters
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All four appeared in court this morning, where they pleaded not guilty.
Radio NZ
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Three were also charged with and pleaded not guilty to criminal damage.
The Guardian
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He has pleaded not guilty and a trial will start in September.
Reuters
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Cosby had pleaded not guilty and his attorneys said they would appeal.
Reuters
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The vast majority of players are not guilty of any such behaviour.
The Guardian
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The couple pleaded not guilty to the earlier charges on August 14.
Reuters
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