án oan
[ʔaːn˧˦ ʔwaːn˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) a miscarriage of justice; a wrongful conviction; an unjust sentence
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vụ án oan kéo dài mười năm cuối cùng cũng được minh oan.The ten-year-long miscarriage of justice was finally exonerated.
Nạn nhân của các vụ án oan có quyền yêu cầu bồi thường.Victims of wrongful convictions have the right to claim compensation.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “án oan” mean?
(noun) a miscarriage of justice; a wrongful conviction; an unjust sentence
Is “án oan” formal or informal?
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