«El acusado fue absuelto por el tribunal _____ falta de pruebas concluyentes».

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. por

Analysis: 'Por falta de pruebas' is the standard legal phrase indicating cause for acquittal. Answer: por. Why not the others: 'para', 'sobre', and 'hacia' are incorrect prepositions in this legal formula.

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