Acquit Synonyms & Definitions

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• AcquitDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. p.) Acquitted; set free; rid of.
2. (v. t.) To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite.
3. (v. t.) To pay for; to atone for.
4. (v. t.) To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge; -- now followed by of before the charge, formerly by from; as, the jury acquitted the prisoner; we acquit a man of evil intentions.
5. (v. t.) To clear ones self.
6. (v. t.) To bear or conduct ones self; to perform ones part; as, the soldier acquitted himself well in battle; the orator acquitted himself very poorly.

• AcquitmentDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) Acquittal.

• AcquitterDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) One who acquits or releases.