Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acquittal
noun
/əˈkwɪt.əl/
Definition
Acquittal is the legal term used to describe the judgment that officially clears a person of criminal charges.
Examples
- After a lengthy trial, the jury delivered an acquittal, freeing the defendant of all charges.
- His acquittal was a relief to his family, who had believed in his innocence from the start.
- The acquittal of the accused sparked debates about the fairness of the trial.
Meaning
When someone is acquitted, it means they have been found not guilty of a crime in a court of law.
Synonyms
- exoneration
- absolution
- clearance
- dismissal
