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Acquittal

noun
/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/
Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounThe act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
2.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.
3.nounPayment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
4.nounThe act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
5.nounAvoidance of danger; deliverance.

Synonyms

acquittedabsolutionexonerationexculpatoryrepaymentdefendantpaymentdischargeclearingstaypatentdiscontinuation

Antonyms

condemnationconviction

Rhymes With

belittlelittlewhittlenoncommittalcommittalhospitaltittlesmittle
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