Acquittal Meaning
/əˈkwɪtəl/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
nounA 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.
Sentence Examples
The defence attorney did his best on behalf of Tom to secure his acquittal.
Sami won an acquittal.
By definition the fact it’s depression means it’ll be an acquittal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer celebrated the ____ of her client as a victory for justice.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He celebrated his ____ after the long and stressful trial.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English acquit Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English acquittal From acquit + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lawyer celebrated the ____ of her client as a victory for justice.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He celebrated his ____ after the long and stressful trial.