acquittal
Translation
acquittal, exoneration, discharge
Examples
The trial ended in an acquittal.
The trial ended in an acquittal.
He was hoping for a full acquittal.
He was hoping for a full acquittal.
Grammar Patterns
((an acquittal)) a judgment that a person is not guilty The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exoneration, clearing, vindication; Antonyms: conviction, condemnation
Etymology
From Old French 'acquiter' (to set free), from 'a-' (to) + 'quitte' (free, clear). Originally meant freeing from debt, later extended to legal contexts.
Memory Tips
Think 'ac-quit-tal' – the court lets you 'quit' the trial as a free person.