acquit
verb (used with object)
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty.
acquits
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present tense formof acquit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Typically, a jury acquits because the prosecution has failed to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2024
She acquits herself well, telling a story of persistence and courage that's laced with dry self-awareness and humour.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2023
"The public won't have confidence whether she acquits or convicts," Vance warned.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2023
Osborne acquits himself well on the court, demonstrating skills he learned while playing basketball in college and professionally in Australia.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
In both cases the critic acquits them of malice, but only to convict them of culpable ignorance.
From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Thomas Inman
