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 Puig filed a motion for acquittal on March 4, challenging both counts of his conviction. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The magistrate said the possibility that the company dismissed Cheng as part of a genuine corporate restructuring could not be ruled out beyond a reasonable doubt, resulting in an acquittal on the second count. — CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 In its latest ruling, the appeals court did not enter acquittals. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 On Thursday, suggesting the judge’s words to the jury were too weak, Reddington wanted the stubborn juror tossed out – likely in the hopes of an acquittal. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acquittal

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Getting these rights back is nearly impossible without a presidential pardon, according to clemency experts.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
One successful pardon-seeker’s mother attended a $1 million fundraising dinner.

— Caren Morrison, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pardon

Noun

The settlements allowing federal authorities to recoup the funds helped resolve allegations that several companies made false certifications on their PPP loan and forgiveness applications.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
While the rest of the table is encouraging growth and forgiveness, Meredith is refusing to budge, completely stonewalling this apology and completely willing to die on this hill.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of forgiveness

Noun

The filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — the federal regulator for event contracts — comes from Kalshi Klear, the company's internal clearing house.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Banks clear through correspondent networks, card transactions move through processors, institutional trades settle through clearing systems.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of clearing

Noun

In fact, Mickes and Wixted have found that, in many exoneration cases, a witness resolutely identified a person in court despite having dithered and debated during the initial photo lineup.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Experts told me some prosecutors around the country were using the obscure plea as a tool to thwart exonerations.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of exoneration

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