non liquet (Meaning)
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non liquet ()
It is not clear; -- a verdict given by a jury when a matter is to be deferred to another day of trial.
Synonyms & Antonyms of non liquet
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non liquet Sentence Examples
- The court declared that non liquet, as the evidence was too ambiguous to determine the verdict.
- The jury was unable to reach a consensus, resulting in a non liquet verdict.
- The judge ruled non liquet, leaving the legal issue unresolved due to insufficient information.
- The prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to a non liquet outcome.
- The defense successfully argued that the plaintiff's case was insufficient, resulting in a non liquet finding.
- The lack of witnesses and conflicting testimony left the court with no other option but to declare non liquet.
- Despite the defendant's admission of guilt, the court determined that non liquet was appropriate due to extenuating circumstances.
- The non liquet verdict allowed the accused to remain free, while the investigation continued.
- The prosecutor was disappointed by the non liquet outcome, as it meant that the perpetrator would not be punished.
- The concept of non liquet ensures that justice is not dispensed without a clear basis in law.
FAQs About the word non liquet
It is not clear; -- a verdict given by a jury when a matter is to be deferred to another day of trial.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The court declared that non liquet, as the evidence was too ambiguous to determine the verdict.
The jury was unable to reach a consensus, resulting in a non liquet verdict.
The judge ruled non liquet, leaving the legal issue unresolved due to insufficient information.
The prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to a non liquet outcome.
