'Not proven' definitions:
Definition of 'Not proven'
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- Proven \Prov"en\, p. p. or a. Proved. "Accusations firmly proven in his mind." --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
- Of this which was the principal charge, and was generally believed to beproven, he was acquitted. --Jowett (Thucyd. ). [1913 Webster]
- Not proven (Scots Law), a verdict of a jury that the guilt of the accused is not made out, though not disproved. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster]