Korean

피고인
Meaning: defendant; accused
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

被
告
人

Example sentences

The defendant denied the charges.
판사가 피고인에게 징역형을 선고했다.
The judge sentenced the defendant to imprisonment.
판사는 피고인에게 자비를 베풀어 형량을 낮춰 주었다.
The judge showed mercy to the defendant and reduced the sentence.
법원은 피고인에게 사형을 선고했다.
The court sentenced the defendant to death.
긴 재판 끝에 피고인은 무죄를 선고받았다.
The defendant was found innocent after a long trial.
법원은 피고인에게 징역형을 선고했다.
The court sentenced the defendant to imprisonment.
피고인은 자신의 결백을 주장하며 눈물을 흘렸다.
The defendant shed tears while claiming their innocence.
피고인은 법정에 섰다
The defendant stood in court.

Usage Notes

A person formally accused of a crime in a court of law.

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