not guilty

noun
University
1

A formal plea by a defendant of not being culpable for the crime with which the defendant is charged.

2

A verdict or formal finding by the legal system that a defendant is not culpable for the crime with which the defendant was charged.

3

A member of a jury or tribunal supporting acquittal, or a vote cast in support of acquittal.

4

A person who has been acquitted of a crime.