acquit (Meaning)
acquit (v)
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
behave in a certain manner
acquit (p. p.)
Acquitted; set free; rid of.
acquit (v. t.)
To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite.
To pay for; to atone for.
To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge; -- now followed by of before the charge, formerly by from; as, the jury acquitted the prisoner; we acquit a man of evil intentions.
To clear one's self.
To bear or conduct one's self; to perform one's part; as, the soldier acquitted himself well in battle; the orator acquitted himself very poorly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of acquit
acquit Sentence Examples
- The jury's decision to acquit the defendant surprised many, as the evidence against them seemed compelling.
- Despite the prosecutor's efforts, the court ultimately chose to acquit the accused of all charges.
- The defense attorney skillfully presented arguments that convinced the jury to acquit the client of any wrongdoing.
- In a dramatic turn of events, new evidence emerged that led the judge to acquit the suspect on all counts.
- The lack of credible witnesses forced the jury to acquit the defendant, leaving the case unresolved.
- The legal team worked tirelessly to build a strong defense that ultimately helped acquit their client.
- The judge's instructions to the jury emphasized the importance of impartiality in the decision to acquit or convict.
- Despite the public outcry, the court adhered to the rule of law and chose to acquit the accused based on insufficient evidence.
- The high-profile trial ended with a unanimous decision to acquit the celebrity of the alleged crime.
- The defense's ability to raise reasonable doubt played a crucial role in the jury's decision to acquit the defendant.
FAQs About the word acquit
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges, behave in a certain mannerAcquitted; set free; rid of., To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to
clear, liberate, exculpate, redeem, forgive, exonerate, release, absolve, vindicate,discharge
convict, impeach, accuse, impeach,incriminate, convict, charge, indict, incriminate, charge
The jury's decision to acquit the defendant surprised many, as the evidence against them seemed compelling.
Despite the prosecutor's efforts, the court ultimately chose to acquit the accused of all charges.
The defense attorney skillfully presented arguments that convinced the jury to acquit the client of any wrongdoing.
In a dramatic turn of events, new evidence emerged that led the judge to acquit the suspect on all counts.
