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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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]

What does "acquittal" mean?

  1. noun A court decision that a person is not guilty of the crime they were charged with.
    "The jury's acquittal came after just two hours of deliberation."

acquittal in a sentence

  • The jury's acquittal came after just two hours of deliberation.

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Frequently asked questions

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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