acquittal synonyms

acquittal

n.

absolution, acquitting, suspended sentence, clearance, quittance, exoneration, dismissal, dismissing, deliverance, amnesty, discharge, discharging, pardon, reprieve, exemption, liberation, release, releasing, freeing, vindication, exculpation, remission, relief from, letting off, springing*.

Antonyms punishment*, sentence*, imprisonment.

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