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acquittal

/əˈkwɪtəl/ noun · British & US
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What does acquittal mean?

noun

The act of formally declaring someone not guilty of a crime, or a decision that clears someone of blame or responsibility. A person's acquittal may be the result of a trial or other legal process.

Example

"The jury delivered an acquittal in the case, citing lack of evidence."

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