adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of acquit form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having been acquitted; having gone through a trial that resulted in something other than a guilty verdict. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

absolvedblottedcanceledcondoneddischargeddisregarded

Example

More examples

"In the absence of definite evidence, he was acquitted."

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