ACQUITTAL Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

acquittal

noun

ə-ˈkwi-tᵊl

Definition of acquittal

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 Following the acquittal, the parents of Lucy Fernandez released a statement expressing disappointment while affirming their respect for the judicial process. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Proctor was fired after the second trial concluded with Read’s acquittal on all charges save for drunken driving. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 June 2026 According to Ghaemi, the IRGC’s intelligence agency has consolidated control over interrogations, detention centers, judges, and prosecutors, and the proof is in the lack of acquittals. — Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Jurors leaned towards acquittal on the manslaughter and attempted manslaughter counts. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquittal

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Noun

The pardon would clear the felony conviction from her record.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of pardon

Noun

As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Definition of forgiveness

Noun

Several clips were devoid of any sound at all, except rapid typing and the occasional clearing of the throat.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
Multiple replay challenges, a pivotal plate tag and a brief benches-clearing confrontation highlighted the drama as the Dodgers became the first team to 60 wins.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of clearing

Noun

Instead, much of the rest of the soccer world will likely feel vindication – and more than a little bit of satisfaction at American humiliation on such a huge stage.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
For Alston, the scale of the effort offers a personal vindication.

— Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of vindication

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