acquit

/əˈkwɪt/

to free someone from a criminal charge

acquit in a sentence

“The jury acquitted her of all charges.”

Latin acquitare to pay a debt, settle from ad- to + quitare to set free

Related Words

convict

to declare guilty of a criminal offense

culpable

deserving blame; guilty

liable

responsible by law; legally answerable

negligent

failing to take proper care in doing something

statute

a written law passed by a legislative body

precedent

an earlier event or action regarded as a guide