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Acquit – English Flashcard for Acquit with Synonyms

Acquit

Acquit /əˈkwɪt/ (verb)

Acquit definition

to officially decide in a court of law that a defendant is not guilty of crime, declare somebody innocent, exonerate, set free, exempt, find not guilty, release:

Example

The defendant was acquitted in the last moment.

Antonyms

convict

Parts of speech

  • Noun: acquittal
  • Noun: acquitter

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