JMdict: 2783090
疑わしきは罰せず 【うたがわしきはばっせず】
- [exp] we are innocent until proven guilty; suspicion alone is not grounds for punishment; in dubio pro reo
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
疑 | Doubt, Distrust, Be Suspicious, Question | ギ | うたが.う | 6 |
罰 | Penalty, Punishment | バツ, バチ, ハツ | ばっ.する |