find not guilty

Definitions

To reach a legal verdict that a defendant is not responsible for the charges brought against them.

To officially declare an accused person innocent of a crime after a trial.

Examples

The jury deliberated for hours before they decided to find the defendant not guilty of all charges.

After reviewing the new evidence, the judge had no choice but to find the accused not guilty.

Synonyms

acquit exonerate clear of charges absolve vindicate declare innocent find not culpable

Antonyms

convict find guilty sentence condemn pronounce guilty declare culpable