adjective
acquitted
uh-KWIH-tihd
adjective
1
Formally cleared of a criminal charge by a court.
"He was acquitted of all charges after the trial."
How to Use Acquitted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFound not guilty in court.
Common pairings
acquitted of murder
fully acquitted
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