der Freispruch
Translation
acquittal, verdict of not guilty
Examples
Der Angeklagte erhielt einen Freispruch.
The defendant received an acquittal.
Das Urteil lautete auf Freispruch.
The verdict was an acquittal.
Grammar Patterns
to receive ((an acquittal)) Der Angeklagte erhielt einen Freispruch.
the verdict is ((acquittal)) Das Urteil lautete auf Freispruch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entlastung (exoneration); Antonyms: Verurteilung (conviction), Schuldspruch (guilty verdict)
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'Spruch' (saying, verdict). A verdict that sets someone free.
Memory Tips
Imagine a judge 'speaking' ('Spruch') someone 'free' ('frei').