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acquitting

/əˈkwɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does acquitting mean?

verb

To declare or show that someone is not guilty of a crime, or to officially decide that something is not wrong or unacceptable. To excuse or pardon someone for something.

Example

"The jury acquitted the defendant, acquitting kwargs of all charges."

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