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One not guilty

🇬🇧 UK //wʌn nɒt ˈɡɪlti// 🇺🇸 US //wʌn nɑt ˈɡɪlti//

Meaning of One not guilty

A legal term indicating a person is not responsible for a crime.

In simple words: a person who is found not responsible for a crime

One not guilty in a sentence

• The jury found the defendant to be <strong>one not guilty</strong> of the charges.
• In a surprising turn, he was declared <strong>one not guilty</strong> after the trial.
• The judge explained that being <strong>one not guilty</strong> does not mean the person is innocent.

How to use One not guilty

Used in legal contexts. Proper in court or formal discussions, but avoided in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'one' as the singular in court, establishing that this individual is not guilty.

Related words

Collocations with One not guilty

• found not guilty
• verdict of not guilty
• declare not guilty

Synonyms for One not guilty

• innocent
• acquitted
• not liable
• exonerated

Opposites of One not guilty

• one guilty
• convicted person
• culprit
• perpetrator

Common mistakes with One not guilty

• Confusing with 'innocent' which may imply a lack of wrongdoing but is not a legal term.
• Using inappropriately outside legal contexts.
• Misunderstanding the implications of 'not guilty' as a declaration of innocence.

Frequently asked questions about One not guilty

What does One not guilty mean?

a person who is found not responsible for a crime

What is the definition of One not guilty?

A legal term indicating a person is not responsible for a crime.

How do you use One not guilty in a sentence?

The jury found the defendant to be <strong>one not guilty</strong> of the charges.

Can you give another example of One not guilty?

In a surprising turn, he was declared <strong>one not guilty</strong> after the trial.

What are synonyms for One not guilty?

Common alternatives include innocent, acquitted, not liable, exonerated.

What is the opposite of One not guilty?

Opposite meanings include one guilty, convicted person, culprit, perpetrator.

What words go with One not guilty?

It commonly pairs with found not guilty, verdict of not guilty, declare not guilty.

What are common mistakes when using One not guilty?

Confusing with 'innocent' which may imply a lack of wrongdoing but is not a legal term. Using inappropriately outside legal contexts. Misunderstanding the implications of 'not guilty' as a declaration of innocence.

How do you pronounce One not guilty?

US: //wʌn nɑt ˈɡɪlti//, UK: //wʌn nɒt ˈɡɪlti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is One not guilty formal or informal?

"One not guilty" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use One not guilty?

Used in legal contexts. Proper in court or formal discussions, but avoided in casual conversation.