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The lawyer presented a compelling argument that demonstrated the defendant’s innocence, leading to the acquittal.
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The lawyer presented a compelling argument that demonstrated the defendant’s innocence, leading to the acquittal.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The lawyer's compelling argument secured the defendant's acquittal.
Legal Analysis
The case hinged on the lawyer's ability to present a convincing argument demonstrating the defendant's innocence.
Describing a Trial
The trial culminated in an acquittal after the lawyer presented a powerful argument.
Hypothetical Scenario
If the lawyer hadn't presented such a strong argument, the outcome might have been different.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The attorney offered a persuasive argument that established the defendant's lack of guilt, resulting in a verdict of not guilty.
Casual
The lawyer's argument was so good, it got the defendant off.
Simpler English
The lawyer proved the defendant wasn't guilty, so they were set free.
Phrases to learn
compelling argument
A persuasive and convincing argument.
demonstrated the defendant’s innocence
Showed evidence proving the defendant was not guilty.
leading to the acquittal
Resulting in a judgment of not guilty.