absuwelto
absuwélto with stress marks
proclaimed innocent; acquitted
Usage Note
Absuwelto is derived from Spanish absuelto and describes someone who has been officially cleared of charges in court. It is used primarily in formal or legal contexts and in news reporting about court verdicts, paired closely with akusado in criminal case coverage.
Examples
" Absuwelto na ang akusado. "
Natural Translation
The accused has been acquitted.
Literal Translation
Acquitted already the accused.
" Absuwelto ang akusado pagkatapos ng mahabang paglilitis. "
Natural Translation
The accused was acquitted after a long trial.
Literal Translation
Acquitted the accused after the long trial.
" Matapos ang ilang taon na paglilitis, absuwelto sa lahat ng kaso ang dating senador dahil sa kakulangan ng ebidensya. "
Natural Translation
After several years of trial, the former senator was acquitted of all charges due to lack of evidence.
Literal Translation
After the several years that trial, acquitted in all of case the former senator because of lack of evidence.
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