Usage Note
Freispruch is an acquittal, literally a speaking-free, from freisprechen. The opposing outcome is a Verurteilung (conviction). A common phrase is Freispruch aus Mangel an Beweisen (acquittal for lack of evidence), though German law avoids the Scottish not-proven nuance.
Examples
"Das Urteil endete mit einem Freispruch."
Natural Translation
The verdict ended in an acquittal.
Literal Translation
The verdict ended with an acquittal.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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