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 The lawyers also raised the possibility of seeking dismissal of the remaining charge on double jeopardy grounds, arguing that the earlier acquittal could legally bar a second trial on certain issues. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026 Wednesday’s hearing comes after Lindsay’s murder trial ended in a mistrial, with jurors split 11-1 in favor of acquittal. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Defense lawyers often file motions seeking a post-verdict acquittal, but trial judges rarely overturn the will of a jury. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 Cases can be delayed with different tactics, including intimidation, corruption and procedural mistakes that can reduce charges or even lead to acquittals, said Carole Grace Mbarga, a Cameroonian rights activist. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquittal

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The palace said all conditions attached to Najib's conditional pardon had been fulfilled and that the royal prerogative of pardon must be respected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
The House Judiciary Committee is bracing to tackle other corruption issues, like pardons.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of pardon

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In June, Singapore unveiled plans for a physical gold clearing system to facilitate the settlement of bullion transactions in the city-state, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
The purpose of the reimbursement is to pay for costs related to the existing site conditions, such as earthwork and site preparation, clearing and environmental work.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of clearing

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While draft version histories are not sacred texts, being asked to share them in exchange for exoneration does introduce some thorny social questions about how much writers need to show an audience — or accuser — in order to be trusted.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
As grounds for exoneration go, this is not, strictly speaking, bulletproof evidence of anything.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of exoneration

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