as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
confidently predicted that his client's trial would result in a full acquittal
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Recent Examples of acquittal
The motions concern the possible acquittal of one or more offenses in Combs' indictment, pending evidence presented in the case.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
In his first statement since Karen Read’s acquittal, the prosecutor said he’s disappointed by the verdict.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Now that Karen Read’s criminal trial for the murder of John O’Keefe has ended — with her acquittal on all charges except drunken driving — the O’Keefe family’s civil case against her can continue.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
But the state acquittal sends a dangerous message to Memphis and the nation that local authorities condone such behavior, and that no citizens, especially its Black ones, are safe.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for acquittal
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
In his first statement since Karen Read’s acquittal, the prosecutor said he’s disappointed by the verdict.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Now that Karen Read’s criminal trial for the murder of John O’Keefe has ended — with her acquittal on all charges except drunken driving — the O’Keefe family’s civil case against her can continue.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
But the state acquittal sends a dangerous message to Memphis and the nation that local authorities condone such behavior, and that no citizens, especially its Black ones, are safe.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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Todd and Julie were released from prison on May 28 after receiving full pardons from President Donald Trump one day prior.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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On May 28, Tanner Mansell and John Moore Jr. were two of the sixteen recipients of Trump’s full pardons after the pair were convicted in 2020 of theft of property within special maritime jurisdiction.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Instead, new student loans will be given the option to pay back the loans between 10 and 25 years (the duration fluctuates based on the loan balance at graduation), as well as an option to have student loan forgiveness after 30 years of payments.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Even Hinton’s father asked for forgiveness on behalf of his family.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The Navajo Nation was under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, which ban activities such as trash burning and field clearing.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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At the end of March, about $320 billion worth — the bulk of the assets — was being held by Belgian clearing house Euroclear.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Today's decision is a vindication and reassertion of the proper role of the federal courts in our constitutional system.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Victory over Pyramids would have been further vindication for Cardoso’s methods, but a stoppage-time equaliser for the visitors in Pretoria in the first leg proved damaging.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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