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⚖️acquit

verb
/əˈkwɪt/
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acquisitive acquittal
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Meaning

to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example Sentences

The court decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

Example Expressions

acquit oneself well

Synonyms

absolve, exonerate, clear, release, discharge
Entry 1
absolve, exonerate, clear, release
Entry 2
clear, exonerate, absolve, discharge

Antonyms

convict, condemn, blame, indict
Entry 1
convict, condemn, blame
Entry 2
convict, condemn, blame, indict

Collocations

acquit the defendant, acquit of charges, acquit oneself, acquit completely, acquit charges, acquit defendant, jury acquits
Entry 1
acquit the defendant, acquit of charges, acquit oneself
Entry 2
acquit completely, acquit charges, acquit defendant, jury acquits

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