acquittal
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/
Audio (UK): (file) - Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/
Noun
acquittal (countable and uncountable, plural acquittals)
- (now rare) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.). [from 15th c.]
- (law) 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. [from 15th c.]
- Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends. [from 15th c.]
- (historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]
- (rare) Avoidance of danger; deliverance. [from 17th c.]
Alternative forms
- acquital (obsolete)
Antonyms
Related terms
Translations
legal decision of not guilty
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payment of debt or other obligation
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acquittance from debt
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