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acquittal
acquittal definition
ac·quit·tal (ə kwit′'l)
noun
- an acquitting; discharge (of duty, obligation, etc.)
- Law a setting free or being set free by judgment of the court
Etymology: ME aquital < Anglo-Fr aquitaille: see acquit
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