acquit
[ uh-kwit ]
/ əˈkwɪt /
verb (used with object), ac·quit·ted, ac·quit·ting.
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty: They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
to bear or conduct (oneself); behave: He acquitted himself well in battle.
to free or clear (oneself): He acquitted himself of suspicion.
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Origin of acquit
synonym study for acquit
1. See absolve.
OTHER WORDS FROM acquit
ac·quit·ter, nounpre·ac·quit, verb (used with object), pre·ac·quit·ted, pre·ac·quit·ting.un·ac·quit·ted, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH acquit
acquitted , innocent, nolo contendereDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for acquit
acquit
/ (əˈkwɪt) /
verb -quits, -quitting or -quitted (tr)
(foll by of)
- to free or release (from a charge of crime)
- to pronounce not guilty
(foll by of) to free or relieve (from an obligation, duty, responsibility, etc)
to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation)
to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself)
Derived forms of acquit
acquitter, nounWord Origin for acquit
C13: from Old French aquiter, from quiter to release, free from, quit
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