acquittal
word
Definition
A legal decision in a court that officially states someone is not guilty of a crime they were accused of.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in a legal/judicial context, usually after a trial. Common phrase: 'win an acquittal.' Do not confuse with 'pardon' (official forgiveness) or 'dismissal' (case is not tried).
Spanish: absoluciónPortuguese (BR): absolviçãoPortuguese (PT): absolviçãoChinese (Simplified): 无罪释放Chinese (Traditional): 無罪釋放Hindi: बरी होनाArabic: البراءة
Example Sentences
The jury returned an acquittal after a short deliberation.
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He celebrated his acquittal with his family.
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The lawyer fought hard for his client's acquittal.
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Public reaction to the acquittal was mixed, with some people protesting outside the court.
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Winning an acquittal doesn’t always mean the end of public suspicion.
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After months in court, his surprise acquittal made headlines.
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