acquittal
Translation
acquittal
Examples
The jury reached a verdict of acquittal.
The jury reached a verdict of acquittal.
He was granted a full acquittal.
He was granted a full acquittal.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) an official decision that (sb.) is not guilty of a crime The trial ended in an acquittal for the defendant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exoneration, vindication, clearing; Antonyms: conviction, condemnation
Etymology
From Old French 'acquiter' (to free), from 'a-' (to) + 'quite' (free, clear). It means to declare someone free of a charge.
Memory Tips
Think 'ac-QUIT-tal' – the person is allowed to QUIT the trial and go free.