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
Essayli’s prosecutors have seen four additional cases involving allegations of assault on a federal officer end in acquittals, a nearly unheard of losing streak.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As Landfair details in the book for the first time, the years between 2002 – when Kelly was arrested on a 21-count indictment pertaining to child pornography charges – and his 2008 acquittal were spent under a fog, with Kelly keeping Landfair under his thumb even more than before.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Even children could not rely on their age and circumstances to insulate them from prosecution or secure an acquittal.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The acquittals of these officers also contrast with the successful prosecutions in Michigan and Illinois against the parents of mass shooters.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As Landfair details in the book for the first time, the years between 2002 – when Kelly was arrested on a 21-count indictment pertaining to child pornography charges – and his 2008 acquittal were spent under a fog, with Kelly keeping Landfair under his thumb even more than before.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Even children could not rely on their age and circumstances to insulate them from prosecution or secure an acquittal.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The acquittals of these officers also contrast with the successful prosecutions in Michigan and Illinois against the parents of mass shooters.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
Noun
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Upon his arrival, Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison on earlier corruption convictions, a term swiftly reduced to one year following a royal pardon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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White House pardon czar Alice Mary Johnson announced the pardons in a post on social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scammers caught on to confusion around loans and forgiveness, an expert said.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Congress can and should provide loan forgiveness to those committing to work in schools system under Title I for no less than 6 years.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The city is almost done with this clearing task for this year.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Robert’s large property borders a clear cut — a clearing where a pine thicket had been cut down in the summer of 2009 — leaving behind a mess of tree stumps and roots.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Administrative complaints start the disciplinary process, which can end from exoneration to license revocation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here's how to watch the exoneration in real time.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev’s actions speak of a man looking for peace, rather than vindication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The report provides vindication for economists like Apollo’s Torsten Slok, who have stayed bullish despite widespread pessimism.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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