innocent until proven guilty — A legal principle stating that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt is proven in a court of law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A legal principle stating that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt is proven in a court of law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnəsənt ənˈtɪl ˈpruvən ˈɡɪlti/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's lawyer reminded everyone that his client is innocent until proven guilty, despite the scandalous headlines.
- My mom always says I'm innocent until proven guilty when she finds cookie crumbs in my room.
- The principle of innocent until proven guilty ensures that the prosecution must present compelling evidence.
innocent until proven guilty
NOUN[/ˈɪnəsənt ənˈtɪl ˈpruvən ˈɡɪlti/]
A legal principle stating that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt is proven in a court of law
A legal principle stating that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt is proven in a court of law
Though assumptions make justice filthy, one remains innocent until proven guilty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This legal principle originates from ancient Roman law, where it established that an accused person should not be presumed guilty without evidence. It became foundational to modern Western legal systems and is also known as the 'presumption of innocence,' a cornerstone of due process and justice.
Breakdown
innocent (from Latin innocens: in- 'not' + nocere 'to harm') + proven (from Latin probare 'to test, approve, demonstrate') + guilty (from Old English gyltig, related to gylt 'debt, offense').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity's lawyer reminded everyone that his client is innocent until proven guilty, despite the scandalous headlines.”
“My mom always says I'm innocent until proven guilty when she finds cookie crumbs in my room.”
“The principle of innocent until proven guilty ensures that the prosecution must present compelling evidence.”
“Even though everyone suspected the cat knocked over the vase, we maintained that Fluffy was innocent until proven guilty.”
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