acquitted

Meanings

• Adjective or Past Tense of Verb

  Freed from accusation or charge, especially after a trial.

  - "The defendant was acquitted of all charges."
  - "The jury acquitted the suspect after careful consideration."
  - "Despite the strong evidence, the suspect was acquitted."

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Antonyms

condemn , convict

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Synonyms

absolve , clear , exculpate , exonerate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquitted
quitted , fitted , witted , bitter , wittered

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Variants

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acquit , acquits , acquitted , acquitter , acquitters , acquitting

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Etymology

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From Old French 'acquitter', meaning 'to pay off, satisfy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acquitted' comes from the Latin word 'acquittare', which means 'to set free'.

2. In medieval England, an acquittal could also mean that a debt had been paid in full.

3. The term 'not guilty' is often used interchangeably with 'acquitted', but they are technically different. 'Not guilty' refers to the verdict, while 'acquitted' refers to the state of being free from accusation or charge.

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Related Concepts

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1. Not Guilty: The legal term used to describe the outcome of a trial where the defendant is acquitted. This means that the prosecution has not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

2. Verdict: The formal decision reached by a jury or judge in a trial. A verdict of acquittal means that the defendant is found not guilty.

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Culture

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Acquittal is a significant moment in the criminal justice system, representing the end of a legal proceeding and the vindication of an individual's innocence. The concept of acquittal has been explored in various forms of literature, including novels and plays.

How to Memorize "acquitted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom scene where the judge announces 'The defendant is acquitted.' Visualize the relief and joy on the defendant's face and the disappointment on the prosecution's.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquitted' with the idea of freedom and justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Acquitted: All Charges Quashed Unjustly, Innocent Totally' to help remember the meaning.

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