miễn nghị

Tòa án miễn nghị vụ án do thiếu chứng cứ.

Definition

1. Verb (Legal):
   • To acquit: To formally and finally find a defendant not guilty of a criminal charge, freeing them from prosecution for that charge.
   • To dismiss charges: For a court to reject a case or indictment, deciding not to proceed with a trial or further examination of the charges.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tòa án quyết định miễn nghị vụ án do không đủ chứng cứ. (The court decided to acquit/dismiss the case due to insufficient evidence.)
  • Bị cáo được miễn nghị về tội danh giết người. (The defendant was acquitted of the murder charge.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in formal legal and judicial contexts. It signifies a conclusive legal decision that ends the criminal proceedings against an individual for a specific charge.

Variants and Related Words

• Miễn tố (v): To drop charges; often used when the prosecuting authority decides not to pursue a case before or during trial.
• Miễn trách (v): To exempt from liability or responsibility.

Synonyms

• Acquit: To clear from a charge of guilt.
• Exonerate: To absolve from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
• Dismiss (charges): To order that a legal case be terminated.

Related Legal Terms

• Trắng án: To be cleared of all charges; similar to a full acquittal.
• Bản án: A verdict or sentence.
• Bác bỏ: To reject or overrule.