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
Mellon’s Soviet acquisitions were disclosed in the mid-1930s during his tax-evasion trial (which ended in a posthumous acquittal), but by the time the National Gallery opened, controversy over his questionable dealings had largely faded.
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Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Mar. 2026
The jurors deliberated for two days in late October before reaching their verdicts, which included one acquittal of a wire-fraud count.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The prosecution was dropped in October 2008 after a jury split 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Ali handed the money to a relative of Juror 52 and said there would be more money if the juror voted for acquittal in the trial.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
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Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Mar. 2026
The jurors deliberated for two days in late October before reaching their verdicts, which included one acquittal of a wire-fraud count.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The prosecution was dropped in October 2008 after a jury split 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Ali handed the money to a relative of Juror 52 and said there would be more money if the juror voted for acquittal in the trial.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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In 2013, Queen Elizabeth granted Turing a posthumous royal pardon and Turing's image is now featured on the Bank of England's £ 50 note.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Cuban government announced the pardon of 2,000 prisoners earlier this month, but human-rights organizations said no political prisoners have been released so far.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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If the first season was about grief, and the second about forgiveness, this latest chapter is about moving forward, and no character embodies that struggle more profoundly than Paul.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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And while the on-screen action is champagne for the senses, irrepressibly bubbly and bright, its themes are on the serious side, dabbling in desperation, reinvention, and forgiveness.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Then, a strong hit by Sennecke on fellow rookie Michael Misa gave way to a weak clearing attempt by former King Tyler Toffoli.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the exact cause behind the blast is a matter of controversy, the munitions dump ignited while construction and brush clearing was happening in the area.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The exoneration comes 15 years after he was released from prison.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Florida has the highest number of death row exonerations in the nation, with 30.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Frick employees may feel a similar dose of vindication.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
7 Apr. 2026
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The current war has vindicated their investments in renewable energy – though the vindication has limits.—
Ezgi Canpolat,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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