acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwi-tᵊl 
: a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
Examples of acquittal in a Sentence
The case resulted in acquittal of the defendant.
Several jurors voted for acquittal.
The case resulted in an acquittal of the defendant.
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After three and a half hours of deliberations, the jury returned with its full acquittal of Caton.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
Yak Gotti is expected to be released from jail over four months after his acquittal in the YSL trial.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court in 2023 upheld Alonso’s acquittal.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Ali handed the money to a relative of Juror 52 and said there would be more money if the juror voted for acquittal in the trial.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
Yak Gotti is expected to be released from jail over four months after his acquittal in the YSL trial.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The Supreme Court in 2023 upheld Alonso’s acquittal.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Ali handed the money to a relative of Juror 52 and said there would be more money if the juror voted for acquittal in the trial.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acquittal
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquittal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwit-ᵊl
: the freeing (as by verdict) of a person from the charge of a crime
Legal Definition
acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwit-ᵊl
1
: release or discharge from debt or other liability
2
: a setting free or deliverance from the charge of an offense by verdict of a jury, judgment of a court, or other legal process see also implied acquittal, judgment of acquittal at judgment sense 1a compare conviction
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