Indicates a unique legal outcome where the accused isn't convicted or acquitted. In some jurisdictions, a 'not proven' verdict means the suspect may still face suspicion.
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Ambiguous Outcome
Highlights uncertainty in legal cases, suggesting neither innocence nor guilt. The jury's decision of 'not proven' left everyone in the courtroom uneasy.
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Evidential Gap
Used when evidence is inadequate to support a clear conclusion or verdict. With crucial evidence missing, the case was declared 'not proven'.