Acquittal

usgb/əˈkwɪtl/
noun

The act of officially deciding that someone is not guilty of a crime.

The jury voted for his acquittal.
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Often appears as...

  • dismissal or acquittal
  • acquittal from charges

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Legal Innocence

Refers to a legal verdict where a person is found not guilty in a court of law.

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Despite the evidence, the defendant's acquittal shocked the courtroom.
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Judicial Outcome

Acquittal is a possible outcome in a criminal trial, alongside conviction.

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The suspect was nervous about the forthcoming verdict, knowing that either conviction or acquittal awaited.
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Not Always Innocent

An acquittal doesn't always mean the person didn't commit the crime but that there wasn't enough proof.

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Many were upset by his acquittal, feeling that justice hadn't been served.
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