acquittal
noun | /acquittal/
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a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they were charged
acquittal
noun | /acquittal/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they were charged
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Synonyms
exonerationabsolutionreleaseclearance
Antonyms
convictioncondemnationsentencepenalty
Examples
"The defendant was overjoyed at his acquittal."
"The trial ended in an acquittal due to lack of evidence."
Mnemonic Trick
Acquittal = Quit All charges → Free from blame.
Etymology
From Latin quietare = to set free
ad- (to) + quitare (to release)
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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