What does acquittal mean?
Acquittal means (now rare) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.)..
Acquittal
/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ · noun
Meaning
(now rare) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.)..
Definitions by Sense
- (now rare) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
- (law) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.
- Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
- (historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
- (rare) Avoidance of danger; deliverance.
Example Sentences
criminal acquittal
absolute acquittal
The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
His unexpected acquittal shocked the public.
Synonyms for acquittal
Antonyms for acquittal
Related Words
Word Forms
- acquittals
- acquital
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for acquittal?
Common synonyms include absolution, acquittance, acquitment, acquittal.
What is the opposite of acquittal?
Possible antonyms include condemnation, conviction, nonacquittal, sentence.
How do you use acquittal in a sentence?
criminal acquittal
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