expression, godan verb (-ru)
to be found innocent; to be proven not guilty
Fixed expression used when a suspect or defendant is cleared of charges. Literally 'to be understood as white', where 白 symbolizes innocence.
裁判で彼は白だと判った。
He was found innocent at the trial.
証拠不十分で、容疑者は白だ
Due to insufficient evidence, the suspect was proven not guilty.