acquittal in French
acquittal in French is acquittement, relaxe — acquittal means a court decision that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with.
acquittal in French
acquittement
(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]
relaxe
(legal) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.]
acquittement
(historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]
What does "acquittal" mean?
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noun A court decision that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with.
"His unexpected acquittal shocked the public."
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acquittal in a sentence
- His unexpected acquittal shocked the public.
- The jury's acquittal came after just two hours of deliberation.
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What is "acquittal" in French?
"acquittal" in French is acquittement, relaxe. acquittal means: A court decision that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with.
How do you use "acquittal" in a sentence?
Example: "The jury's acquittal came after just two hours of deliberation." In French, "acquittal" is acquittement, relaxe.
Are there other ways to say "acquittal" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acquittal": acquittement, relaxe.
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