acq
uit
Present Participle
acquitting
Past Tense
acquitted
Past Participle
acquitted
1
to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime
transitive
- The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.
- The jury unanimously decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
- Last month, the court acquitted the accused after a thorough trial.
- The legal team was actively acquitting individuals through advanced legal strategies.
- The exoneration process ultimately led to the court's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Antonyms:
2
to behave or perform in a particular manner
transitive
- He acquitted himself well during the presentation, impressing the board with his ideas.
- Despite the pressure, she acquitted herself with grace and confidence in the interview.
- The student acquitted himself admirably in the final exam, earning top marks.
- The team acquitted themselves excellently during the championship, securing the trophy.
- Despite the challenges, he acquitted himself with determination, finishing the race in record time.