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acquittal
noun ac·quit·tal \ə-ˈkwi-təl\
: the act of deciding that a person is not guilty of a crime : the act of acquitting someone
Full Definition of ACQUITTAL
: a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
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First Known Use of ACQUITTAL
15th century
Related to ACQUITTAL
- Synonyms
- clearing, exculpation, exoneration, vindication
- Antonyms
- conviction
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ACQUITTAL Defined for Kids
acquittal
noun ac·quit·tal \ə-ˈkwi-təl\
Definition of ACQUITTAL for Kids
: the act of declaring someone innocent of a crime or wrongdoing
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