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acquittal
noun
Examples of acquittal in a Sentence
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Word History
Middle English acquitaille, acquytall "release, discharge, conduct," borrowed from Anglo-French acquitel, acquitaill, from aquiter "to acquit" + -el, -aill -al entry 2
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquittal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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Britannica English: Translation of acquittal for Arabic Speakers
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