acquitted

[US]/[əˈkwɪtɪd]/
[UK]/[əˈkwɪtɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to declare (someone) not guilty of a crime or offence.; to clear from an accusation or charge.
adj.cleared of a charge or accusation.

Phrases & Collocations

acquitted of murder

acquitted and released

being acquitted

acquitted on all counts

the acquitted man

acquitted by jury

acquitted after trial

acquitted defendant

acquitted of wrongdoing

acquitted previously

Example Sentences

the defendant was acquitted of all charges after a lengthy trial.

she was acquitted on the grounds of self-defense.

despite the prosecution's efforts, the defendant was acquitted.

the jury deliberated for hours before acquitting him.

he was acquitted and released from prison immediately.

the judge formally acquitted the accused after the verdict.

the company was acquitted of any wrongdoing in the investigation.

the witness's testimony helped acquit the suspect.

the legal team celebrated after their client was acquitted.

the acquittal raised questions about the investigation's thoroughness.

he was acquitted, but his reputation was damaged.

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