acquittal Hear it!

acquittal definition

ac·quit·tal (ə kwit′'l)

noun

  1. an acquitting; discharge (of duty, obligation, etc.)
  2. 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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