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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'.

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