acquittal
nounfeminineformal/ɐbˌsɔɫviˈsɐ̃w̃/low
ab·sol·vi·ção
Definition
A judicial act of declaring someone not guilty of a charge.
The court issued an acquittal verdict for the defendant.
The acquittal was met with relief by the family.
Common collocations
acquittal verdictplea for acquittal
Etymology
Do latim 'absolutio, -onis'.