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acquittal
[uh-kwit-l]
noun
the act of acquitting; discharge.
the state of being acquitted; release.
the discharge or settlement of a debt, obligation, etc.
Law.judicial deliverance from a criminal charge on a verdict or finding of not guilty.
acquittal
The judgment of a court that a person charged with a crime is not guilty.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonacquittal noun
- preacquittal noun
- proacquittal adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of acquittal1
Example Sentences
Lawyers who work for the government have a duty to seek justice, whether facts lead to acquittal or conviction.
Tom Yu, an attorney representing Kirk, said they plan to appeal Wilson’s earlier denial of their motion for an acquittal.
Simpson's 1995 acquittal after charges of his killing his wife and her friend.
Monday's acquittal removes a key obstacle to a potential political comeback, but he still faces investigation on separate corruption allegations.
Wilson had previously denied a motion from Yu for an acquittal, finding that footage of the incident was sufficient evidence for a jury to find Kirk had used “objectively unreasonable force.”
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