acquit in Finnish

acquit in Finnish is todeta syyttömäksi, vapauttaa (syytteestä), vapauttaa (velvollisuudesta) — acquit means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.

acquit in Finnish

todeta syyttömäksi

verb

(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

vapauttaa (syytteestä)

verb

(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

vapauttaa (velvollisuudesta)

verb

(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

lunastaa

verb

(transitive) to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge. [with of or (formerly) from]

suoriutua

verb

(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

vapauttaa (itsensä)

verb

(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

vapauttaa

verb

(transitive, obsolete) To release, to rescue, to set free.

hyvittää (jotakin)

verb

(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.

maksaa (jostakin)

verb

(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.

What does "acquit" mean?

verb To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
verb To pay off or settle something owed, such as a debt.
verb To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
"The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."
verb To behave in a particular way, especially in carrying out a task.
"The soldier acquitted herself well in battle."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

acquit in a sentence

The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
The soldier acquitted herself well in battle.
The orator acquitted himself very poorly.

Similar words in Finnish

bear behave carry comport discharge

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "acquit" in Finnish?

"acquit" in Finnish is todeta syyttömäksi, vapauttaa (syytteestä), vapauttaa (velvollisuudesta). acquit means: To decide in court that someone is not guilty.

Are there other ways to say "acquit" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "acquit": todeta syyttömäksi, vapauttaa (syytteestä), vapauttaa (velvollisuudesta), lunastaa, suoriutua, vapauttaa (itsensä).

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