acquit in German
acquit in German is freisprechen, für unschuldig erklären, befreien — acquit means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.
acquit in German
freisprechen
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
für unschuldig erklären
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
freisprechen
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
befreien
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
degagieren
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
entbinden
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
entlassen
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
erlassen
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
abzahlen
(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]
begleichen
(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]
zurückzahlen
(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]
befreien
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
bereinigen
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
entledigen
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
reinigen
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
sich befreien
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
sich beweisen
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
freisprechen
(transitive, obsolete) To release, to rescue, to set free.
abzahlen
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.
begleichen
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.
büßen
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.
gutmachen
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.
wiedergutmachen
(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.
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verb To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
"The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."
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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 German?
"acquit" in German is freisprechen, für unschuldig erklären, befreien. acquit means: To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
Are there other ways to say "acquit" in German?
Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "acquit": freisprechen, für unschuldig erklären, befreien, degagieren, entbinden, entlassen.
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