Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acquite
verb
/əˈkwīt/
Definition
To free from guilt or blame; to absolve someone from responsibility or accusation.
Examples
- The jury decided to acquite the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
- She hoped the new evidence would acquite her friend from the accusations.
Meaning
Acquite is often used in legal contexts where a person is declared not guilty of a crime or is cleared of wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- Absolve
- Clear
- Exonerate
- Vindicate
