acquittal
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000001
A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000001 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| References | U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "acquittal",
"field": "Law",
"definition": "A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.",
"references": [
"U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/acquittal/"
}
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