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Meaning of acquitting
The primary meaning of the word "acquitting" is to declare someone not guilty of a crime.
Etymology of acquitting
The word "acquitting" comes from the Old French word "acquiter", which is derived from the Latin "acquietare", meaning "to quiet" or "to set free".
Historically, the term has been used in law to describe the act of clearing someone of charges or guilt, and has been in use since the 15th century.
Synonyms
exonerating
vindicating
absolving
clearing
freeing
releasing
discharging
liberating
exempting
excusing
justifying
pardoning
reprieving
acquitting
exculpating
whitewashing
rationalizing
legitimizing
sanctioning
approving
confirming
validating
verifying
certifying
clearing of charges
finding not guilty
pronouncing not guilty
declaring innocent
dismissing charges
dropping charges
dismissing the case
dropping the case
letting off
letting someone off
setting free
setting someone free
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "acquitting" as the act of declaring someone not guilty of a crime, or finding someone not responsible for a particular action or decision.
- It can also refer to the act of releasing someone from a responsibility or obligation.
Usage Examples
- The jury voted to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
- The company was acquitted of any wrongdoing in the scandal.
- The judge acquitted the accused of all charges, citing insufficient proof.
Antonyms
convicting
sentencing
punishing
penalizing
fining
imprisoning
incarcerating
jailing
detaining
confining
restraining
sentencing to prison
finding guilty
pronouncing guilty
declaring guilty
convicting of a crime
sentencing to death
imposing a penalty
imposing a fine
imposing a sentence
punishing severely
penalizing heavily