acquit — to declare that a person is not guilty of a crime
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to declare that a person is not guilty of a crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkwɪt/
Korean meaning: 무죄를 선고하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-퀴트 (강세: 퀴트)
Example Sentences
- The celebrity was acquitted of tax evasion, but his accountant wasn't so lucky.
- Despite being nervous, the new employee acquitted herself admirably during the presentation.
- The judge acquitted the pizza delivery guy who was accused of being too slow - apparently 31 minutes isn't a crime!
acquit
VERB//əˈkwɪt//
to declare that a person is not guilty of a crime
A defendant joyfully leaves the courtroom as the judge and jury acquit him of all charges.
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"Acquit means the debt is quit — when proof falls short, the jury must permit."
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Origin
From Old French 'acquiter', derived from Latin 'acquietare' meaning 'to pay off' or 'to settle', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'quietare' (to make quiet/settle).
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“The celebrity was acquitted of tax evasion, but his accountant wasn't so lucky.”
“Despite being nervous, the new employee acquitted herself admirably during the presentation.”
“The judge acquitted the pizza delivery guy who was accused of being too slow - apparently 31 minutes isn't a crime!”
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