The jury found the defendant not guilty.
The jury found the defendant not guilty.
English
guilty
ˈɡɪl.ti, ˈɡɪlti
Meaning: responsible for a wrongdoing; feeling ashamed for doing something wrong
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Example sentences
He felt guilty about forgetting his friend's birthday.
He felt guilty about forgetting his friend's birthday.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty after hours of deliberation.
The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty after hours of deliberation.
The jury decided that he was not guilty, proving his innocence.
The jury decided that he was not guilty, proving his innocence.
Usage Notes
Can refer both to the legal state of having committed a crime and the emotional state of feeling remorse.
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