Acquitting Meaning in English
word · lemma: acquit
Definition
Declaring someone not guilty of a crime in a court of law; officially clearing a person of blame.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and legal term, most often used with legal cases. Usually appears in passive voice: 'He was acquitted.' Not used for minor mistakes; refers to criminal charges. Do not confuse with 'pardon' or 'forgive'—those do not mean found not guilty in a court.
Example Sentences
The jury is acquitting the defendant of all charges.
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They are acquitting him due to lack of evidence.
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The court is acquitting her after a long trial.
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After seeing all the facts, the judge ended up acquitting the accused.
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Nobody expected the jury would end up acquitting him.
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The story in the news was about the judge acquitting a famous celebrity.
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