be presumed innocent
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a legal principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty
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- They must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Under the law, every individual should be presumed innocent until a verdict is reached.
- The suspect is presumed innocent at this stage of the investigation.
- Even when evidence seems strong, defendants must be presumed innocent.
- In a just society, no one can be presumed guilty; all must be presumed innocent.
- He was presumed innocent throughout the trial, despite public outcry.
- The judge reminded the jury that the accused is presumed innocent.
- Until all facts are presented, the person involved will be presumed innocent.
- To ensure fairness, a suspect should always be presumed innocent.
- The legal system mandates that every citizen be presumed innocent until convicted.