verb phrase HSK 6
Traditional 宣告無罪
to acquit · to declare not guilty · to pronounce innocent
Meaning
This is a legal term used when a court formally declares that a defendant is not guilty of the charges brought against them. It represents the official verdict of innocence delivered by a judge or jury after trial proceedings.
Usage
This is formal legal terminology used primarily in courtrooms, legal documents, and news reports about court cases. It specifically refers to the moment when innocence is officially declared, not just suspected or believed. The phrase is almost exclusively used in legal contexts.
Examples
- 01经过三天的审理，法院最终宣告被告无罪。, .After three days of trial, the court finally acquitted the defendant.
- 02由于证据不足，法官宣告他无罪释放。, .Due to insufficient evidence, the judge declared him not guilty and released him.
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Common collocations
- 被宣告无罪to be acquitted
- 法院宣告无罪the court acquits
- 当庭宣告无罪to be acquitted in court on the spot
Antonyms
Origin
The phrase combines 宣告 (to declare/announce) with 无罪 (without guilt). It is modeled on modern legal terminology developed as China adopted formal court systems in the 20th century.