not guilty

/nɑt ˌgɪlti/
/nɒt ˈgɪlti/
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Definitions of not guilty
  1. adjective
    declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
    “the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity”
    synonyms: acquitted
    clean-handed, guiltless, innocent
    free from evil or guilt
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