presumption of innocence
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presumption of innocence
The legal principle that an accused person is considered innocent until their guilt has been proven beyond doubt by a court judgment.
Trotz der erdrückenden Beweislast gilt für den Angeklagten bis zum Urteil die Unschuldsvermutung.
Despite the overwhelming weight of evidence, the presumption of innocence applies to the defendant until the verdict.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Un-schuld' (non-guilt/innocence), the linking -s, and 'Vermutung' (presumption). So it literally means the 'presumption of non-guilt'.
Die Unschuldsvermutung ist ein zentraler Pfeiler unseres Rechtssystems.
The presumption of innocence is a central pillar of our legal system.
This noun is very often combined with the verb 'gelten' (to apply/be valid). The typical construction is: 'Für jemanden gilt die Unschuldsvermutung' (the presumption of innocence applies to someone).
Für alle Angeklagten muss bis zum Beweis des Gegenteils die Unschuldsvermutung gelten.
The presumption of innocence must apply to all defendants until the contrary is proven.
'Die Unschuldsvermutung' (the presumption of innocence) is a fixed term from legal language (specialist terminology). It is used mainly in legal, political, or journalistic contexts when discussing court proceedings.
Der Anwalt erinnerte das Gericht an die geltende Unschuldsvermutung.
The lawyer reminded the court of the applicable presumption of innocence.
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'die Unschuld' and 'die Unschuldsvermutung' both belong to the topic of guilt and law, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Unschuld' is the state: a person did not commit the act or is not responsible. 'Unschuldsvermutung' is a legal principle: an accused person is considered innocent until a court proves their guilt. Learners may confuse the words because both contain 'Unschuld'. In practical terms: 'Unschuld' describes what is actually or provably the case; 'Unschuldsvermutung' describes how a person must be treated during proceedings.
Auch bei schweren Vorwürfen gilt die Unschuldsvermutung.
Even in the case of serious accusations, the presumption of innocence applies.
Die neuen Beweise sprechen für die Unschuld der Angeklagten.
The new evidence supports the defendant's innocence.