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acquit in French

acquit in French is innocenter, acquitter — acquit means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.

acquit in French

innocenter
verb
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
acquitter
verb
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

What does "acquit" mean?

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

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What is "acquit" in French?
"acquit" in French is innocenter, acquitter. acquit means: To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
Are there other ways to say "acquit" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acquit": innocenter, acquitter.
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