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án oan

[ʔaːn˧˦ ʔwaːn˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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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

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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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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