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Innocent Until Proven Guilty

IN-o-sent un-TIL PRO-ven GIL-tee

/ˈɪnəsənt ənˈtɪl ˈproʊvən ˈɡɪlti/

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INosentunTILPROvenGILtee

Dictionary meaning

The fundamental legal presumption that an accused person must be treated as innocent until the prosecution proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; the burden of proof lies with the accuser.

Examples

  • The media frenzy violated the principle that accused persons are innocent until proven guilty.
  • Under the presumption of innocence, innocent until proven guilty is not just a phrase but a legal right.

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