Acquitted Meaning In English

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Meaning

Acquitted is a formal declaration in court that that a person or persons are not guilty of a particular crime

Example

Example of Acquitted: In the 15th century, acquittal meant payment of a debt, but now it refers to being freed from charges against you in court.



Acquitted in law: A not guilty finding is an adjudication that proof at a prior proceeding was insufficient to overcome all reasonable doubt of guilt of the accused.

Antonym

convict

Synonym

exonerated, release

Sentence

He was found not guilty of defamation charges and acquitted.