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(figuratively, idiomatic, law) Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

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clean hands

Source Word

clean hands

Noun

figuratively idiomatic plural plural-only

(figuratively, idiomatic, law) Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

Japanese Meaning

金銭に関する不正や賄賂問題において、疑いがなく潔白である状態。 / 不正行為や不誠実な経済取引に関与していないことを意味する。 / 道徳的、法的に疑いがない、清浄な状態を示す表現。

The auditor insisted that the politician maintain clean hands before approving the budget.

その監査官は予算を承認する前に、政治家が潔白であることを求めた。

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(figuratively, idiomatic, law) Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

He that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.