acquittal

About 0.69 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. 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.

   criminal acquittal

3. noun Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
4. noun The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
5. noun Avoidance of danger; deliverance.

Similar words

acquitted absolution exoneration exculpatory repayment defendant payment discharge clearing stay

Often followed by

of on in or and was by for is

Word family

acquittals