Acquittal

//əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l//

"Acquittal" in a Sentence (11 examples)

The defence attorney did his best on behalf of Tom to secure his acquittal.

Tom was relieved that the jury in Mary's trial brought in a verdict of acquittal on all charges.

A case in West Virginia established that acquittal discharges a person from guilt, a pardon only from punishment.

In a civil contract, an acquittal means that one party has released the other from an agreed obligation, usually because a debt has been paid in full.

Sami won an acquittal.

By definition the fact it’s depression means it’ll be an acquittal.

Tom is hoping for an acquittal.

criminal acquittal

absolute acquittal

The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.

His unexpected acquittal shocked the public.

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