Usage Note
unschuldig asserts legal or moral innocence; the Unschuldsvermutung (presumption of innocence) is a constitutional principle requiring the state to prove guilt before a final judgment is reached.
Examples
"Er betonte mehrfach, dass er unschuldig sei."
Natural Translation
He repeatedly emphasised that he was innocent.
Literal Translation
He emphasised repeatedly that he innocent is.
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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