acquits

[US]/əˈkʷɪt/
[UK]/əˈkwɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to find (someone) not guilty of a crime; to clear someone from blame or accusation; to make (oneself) behave in a certain way

Phrases & Collocations

acquits himself well

acquits the defendant

Example Sentences

the jury acquits the defendant of all charges.

he was acquitted of theft after providing an alibi.

the court acquits the accused in a landmark case.

she was acquitted of all charges related to fraud.

the defendant was quickly acquitted by the jury.

the judge acquits the man of assault charges.

after a lengthy trial, the defendant was acquitted.

the jury acquits the suspect due to lack of evidence.

he was acquitted of all charges after confessing to the crime.

the court acquits the defendant, citing insufficient evidence.

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