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
Proctor was fired after the second trial concluded with Read’s acquittal on all charges save for drunken driving.
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Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2026
According to Ghaemi, the IRGC’s intelligence agency has consolidated control over interrogations, detention centers, judges, and prosecutors, and the proof is in the lack of acquittals.
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Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Jurors leaned towards acquittal on the manslaughter and attempted manslaughter counts.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
However, many cases where charges were brought against activists have been dismissed or resulted in acquittals.
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Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acquittal
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2026
According to Ghaemi, the IRGC’s intelligence agency has consolidated control over interrogations, detention centers, judges, and prosecutors, and the proof is in the lack of acquittals.
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Laura Secor,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Jurors leaned towards acquittal on the manslaughter and attempted manslaughter counts.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
However, many cases where charges were brought against activists have been dismissed or resulted in acquittals.
—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acquittal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
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Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
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As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.
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Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.
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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected last night after a confrontation with Nationals starter Cade Cavalli that led to benches clearing.
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The technique helps the body’s existing waste-clearing system catch up, and people are commonly advised to drink extra water afterward to support that processing.
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Soon, an administrative complaint will be filed to start the process toward a final disciplinary decision or exoneration.
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Mason, of course, gets him an exoneration.
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For Alston, the scale of the effort offers a personal vindication.
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Markets do not pay for eventual intellectual vindication.
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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