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What is another word for Acquittal? – 148 Acquittal Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exoneration vindication absolution clearance discharge release liberation freedom pardon reprieve acquittance justification validation verification exoneration discharge excusal exception exemption immunity impunity reprieve mitigation commutation remission clemency mercy leniency forgiveness amnesty purgation cleansing expiation redemption deliverance rescue salvation liberation emancipation

    Meaning of Acquittal

    The primary meaning of the word "Acquittal" is the act of declaring someone not guilty of a crime.

    Definitions

    • A judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
    • The act of acquitting someone, or the state of being acquitted
    • A declaration that a person is not guilty of an offence, made by a court of law or other judicial body

    Etymology of Acquittal

    The word "Acquittal" comes from the Old French word "acquittier", which means "to release or discharge", and is derived from the Latin words "ac" meaning "to" and "quittare" meaning "to leave or release"
    Historically, the term has been used in law since the 15th century to describe the act of declaring someone not guilty of a crime

    Example Uses

    • The jury delivered an acquittal, and the defendant was released from custody
    • The acquittal of the suspect was met with widespread criticism from the public
    • The lawyer argued that the evidence was insufficient to secure a conviction, and the judge ordered an acquittal

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conviction condemnation sentence punishment penalty fine imprisonment incarceration detention restraint guilt culpability blameworthiness liability responsibility fault wrongdoing misconduct offense crime delinquency transgression infringement violation breach

    Related Nouns

    trial court judge jury defendant plaintiff prosecutor lawyer attorney case lawsuit indictment charge accusation allegation evidence testimony verdict judgment sentence punishment prison crime offense justice law legislation statute regulation rule

    Related Verbs

    acquit exonerate vindicate absolve discharge release liberate free pardon reprieve justify validate verify excuse exempt immunize mitigate commute remit forgive amnesty purge cleanse expiate redeem deliver rescue save

    Related Adjectives

    guilty innocent not guilty blameless faultless culpable blameworthy liable responsible wrongful unjust unfair legitimate lawful legal judicial criminal penal punitive corrective remedial restorative rehabilitative exculpatory vindicatory absolutive