acquit
Use Acquit in a sentence
verb (used with object), ac·quit·ted, ac·quit·ting.
1.
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty: They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
2.
to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
3.
to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
4.
to bear or conduct (oneself); behave: He acquitted himself well in battle.
5.
to free or clear (oneself): He acquitted himself of suspicion.
Origin:
1200–50; Middle English aquiten < Anglo-French, Old French a(c)quiter, derivative, with a(c)- ac-, of quite free of obligations < Medieval Latin quit(t)us, Latin quiētus quiet1; cf. quit
1200–50; Middle English aquiten < Anglo-French, Old French a(c)quiter, derivative, with a(c)- ac-, of quite free of obligations < Medieval Latin quit(t)us, Latin quiētus quiet1; cf. quit
Related forms
ac·quit·ter, noun
pre·ac·quit, verb (used with object), pre·ac·quit·ted, pre·ac·quit·ting.
un·ac·quit·ted, adjective
Antonyms
1. convict.
1. convict.
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World English Dictionary
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| —vb , -quits, -quitting, -quitted | |
| 1. | ( |
| a. to free or release (from a charge of crime) | |
| b. to pronounce not guilty | |
| 2. | ( |
| 3. | to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation) |
| 4. | to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself) |
| [C13: from Old French aquiter, from quiter to release, free from, | |
| ac'quitter | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
acquit
early 13c., "to satisfy a debt" (either for oneself or on behalf of another), from O.Fr. acquitter "settle a claim," from à "to" + quite "free, clear" (see quit). Meanings "set free from charges" and "to discharge one's duty" both recorded from late 14c.
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Example sentences
When he does fight, he doesn't acquit himself well.
In both courts, the judges direct their juries to acquit.
In this instance, he needs to be prosecuted so that the jury can acquit, and put the matter to rest.
Once the compensation is paid to the widower or widow, his or her written receipt thereof shall acquit the employer.
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