transitive verb acquitted -·quit′·ted, acquitting -·quit′·ting

1. to release from a duty, obligation, etc.
2. to clear (a person) of a charge, as by declaring him not guilty; exonerate
3. to bear or conduct (oneself); behave
4. Archaic to pay (a debt or claim)

Etymology: ME aquiten < OFr aquiter, to free < ML acquitare, to settle a claim < L ad-, to + quietare: see quiet