verb
acquit
Acquit (verb) means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.
verb
1
To decide in court that someone is not guilty.
2
To pay off or settle something owed, such as a debt.
3
To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
"The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."
4
To behave in a particular way, especially in carrying out a task.
"The soldier acquitted herself well in battle."
"The orator acquitted himself very poorly."
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Etymology
From Middle English aquī̆ten (“to give in return; to pay, repay; to redeem (a pledge, security), to make good (a promise); to make amends; to relieve of an obligation; to acquit, clear of a charge; to free; to deprive of; to do one's part, acquit oneself; to act, behave (in a certain way)”), from Old French aquiter (“to act, do”) and Medieval Latin acquitāre (“to settle a debt”), from ad- (“to”) + quitare (“to free”), equivalent to a- + quit. Doublet of acquiet; also related to quit, quiet and acquiesce.
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What is the meaning of acquit?
"acquit" (verb) means to decide in court that someone is not guilty.
What is another word for acquit?
Other words for "acquit" include clear, exculpate, comport, behave, assoil, deport.
What is the opposite of acquit?
The opposite of "acquit" is convict.
What are the different meanings of acquit?
"acquit" has 3 main meanings: 1. To decide in court that someone is not guilty; 2. To pay off or settle something owed, such as a debt; 3. To free someone from a duty, obligation or charge.
