The defendant maintained his innocence and was found not guilty.
not guilty
Frequency:
75
%
The defendant was granted an acquittal, proving his not guilty status.
not guilty
Frequency:
70
%
The jury delivered a not guilty verdict in the trial.
not guilty
Frequency:
60
%
The defendant entered a not guilty plea in court.
Idiomatic Expressions for not guilty
Phrase: acquitted of all charges
Meaning: to be found not guilty of all the crimes one was accused of
Usage: After a lengthy trial, the defendant was acquitted of all charges and released from custody.