Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

innocent-defendant

noun

/ˈɪnəsənt dɪˈfɛndənt/

Definition

A person who is accused of a crime but has not been proven guilty in a court of law.

Examples

The innocent-defendant was relieved when the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
In a fair trial, every innocent-defendant deserves the presumption of innocence.
The case attracted media attention because the innocent-defendant had no prior criminal record.

Meaning

The term ‘innocent-defendant’ refers to an individual who faces legal charges but maintains their innocence until evidence or a verdict proves otherwise.