Now that we have proof of their innocence, we can Acquit them of all charges.
A sentence using the word acquitted is, "The court acquitted Steve of the charges brought against him." Acquitted means that the charges have been discharged.
we can acquit them of all charges now that we have evidence
the root word of acquit is the Latin quietus = free, but it passed through ancient french and middle English on its way to us.
His acquittal outraged the town.Charged with first degree murder, she rejoiced to receive an acquittal.The acquittal meant the person was again a free person.
excuse, pardon, understand, acquit, condone, let off, turn a blind eye to
Analog, abrupt, assign, adrift, addage, amount, annote, acquit, arrest, attest.
we can acquit them of all charges now that we have evidence
The jury reached a verdict to acquit the defendant of all charges due to lack of evidence.
The present tense of the word "acquit" is "acquits."
I/you/we/they acquit. He/she/it acquits. The present participle acquitting.
Synonyms for acquit are: absolve, free, vindicate, exonerate, clear and discharge.
It could be acquit or quitting.Ex. 1. I aquit.Ex. 2. I am aquitting.
the root word of acquit is the Latin quietus = free, but it passed through ancient french and middle English on its way to us.
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Jurors don't "ACQUIT" people. Jurors can only find the Guilty or Not guilty.
exonerate,dismiss
The opposite of the word acquit would be convict. Acquit means to declare someone not guilty, while convict means to declare someone guilty, especially in a court of law.
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