acquittal
/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ · a·qui·tal
noun
- A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. The judge delivered an acquittal to the defendant after a lengthy trial.
- Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends. The company's acquittal of the fine was seen as a positive step towards rebuilding trust with the community.
noun
- The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.). The employee's acquittal of her responsibilities was praised by her supervisor.
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Did you know? The word 'acquittal' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law, to convey the idea of clearing someone's name or fulfilling a duty.