acquittal (Meaning)
acquittal (n)
a judgment of not guilty
acquittal (n.)
The act of acquitting; discharge from debt or obligation; acquittance.
A setting free, or deliverance from the charge of an offense, by verdict of a jury or sentence of a court.
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acquittal Sentence Examples
- The judge's announcement of the acquittal left the courtroom in a stunned silence.
- After a thorough trial, the jury reached a unanimous decision of acquittal for the defendant.
- The defense attorney skillfully argued the case, ultimately securing an acquittal for his client.
- The acquittal brought a sense of relief to the accused, who had maintained their innocence throughout the trial.
- Despite the acquittal, some members of the public remained skeptical about the fairness of the legal process.
- The prosecutor expressed frustration over the acquittal, citing what they believed to be a lack of justice.
- The acquittal marked the end of a challenging legal battle for the defendant and their legal team.
- The media coverage of the acquittal stirred discussions about the flaws and strengths of the justice system.
- Friends and family of the acquitted individual celebrated the news with joy and gratitude.
- The acquittal underscored the importance of a rigorous and impartial legal process in ensuring justice.
FAQs About the word acquittal
a judgment of not guiltyThe act of acquitting; discharge from debt or obligation; acquittance., A setting free, or deliverance from the charge of an offense, by
vindication, clearing,pardon, forgiveness, exoneration,exculpation, absolution, remission, atonement,condonation
conviction, indictment, conviction, prosecution, indictment, prosecution, accusation, condemnation, condemnation,impeachment
The judge's announcement of the acquittal left the courtroom in a stunned silence.
After a thorough trial, the jury reached a unanimous decision of acquittal for the defendant.
The defense attorney skillfully argued the case, ultimately securing an acquittal for his client.
The acquittal brought a sense of relief to the accused, who had maintained their innocence throughout the trial.
