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
Even children could not rely on their age and circumstances to insulate them from prosecution or secure an acquittal.
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The acquittals of these officers also contrast with the successful prosecutions in Michigan and Illinois against the parents of mass shooters.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Miller said Martinez's acquittal could have some impact on the wider conversation about immigration enforcement, and could undermine public trust in the federal government and affect federal prosecutors' credibility with judges hearing their cases.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The industry had weathered a storm of growing public suspicion over sordid details coming from the entertainment industry in the wake of producer William Desmond Taylor’s murder and the rape/murder trials and acquittal of comedian Fatty Arbuckle.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The acquittals of these officers also contrast with the successful prosecutions in Michigan and Illinois against the parents of mass shooters.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Miller said Martinez's acquittal could have some impact on the wider conversation about immigration enforcement, and could undermine public trust in the federal government and affect federal prosecutors' credibility with judges hearing their cases.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The industry had weathered a storm of growing public suspicion over sordid details coming from the entertainment industry in the wake of producer William Desmond Taylor’s murder and the rape/murder trials and acquittal of comedian Fatty Arbuckle.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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Meanwhile, the richest among us shower him with cash, planes, gold and cryptocurrency to curry pardons for their criminal activities and policies favorable for their businesses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Years of high-profile controversies — plea deals, pardons and investigations that feel politicized depending on who is involved — have left Americans skeptical that justice is blind.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Steven McDonald, a fallen hero of the department who channeled the agony of three devastating gunshot wounds into an enduring message of peace and forgiveness.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Traffic snarls clearing Northbound Interstate 75 traffic was closed near downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati police said Tuesday afternoon.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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For you, this is a clearing moment.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eyewitness misidentification was a contributing factor in nearly 1,200 out of more than 4,000 exonerations nationwide, according to the National Registry of Exonerations, a database put together by the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and UCI Newkirk Center for Science and Society.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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Walker's son, Ted Smith, 72, gave testimony at his father's posthumous exoneration, noting his mother never recovered after the execution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The report provides vindication for economists like Apollo’s Torsten Slok, who have stayed bullish despite widespread pessimism.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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For the team at Skyfall, the exchange served as a vindication, demonstrating Ukraine’s ability to out-engineer the Russians in one of the most crucial weapons in this war.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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