autrefois acquit

noun

au·​tre·​fois acquit
ˈō-trə-ˌfwä-
: a defendant's plea stating that he or she has already been tried for and acquitted of the same offense

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French, formerly acquitted

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Cite this Entry

“Autrefois acquit.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/autrefois%20acquit. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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