acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwi-tᵊl 
: a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
Examples of acquittal in a Sentence
The case resulted in acquittal of the defendant.
Several jurors voted for acquittal.
The case resulted in an acquittal of the defendant.
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His 2023 impeachment trial ended with his full acquittal.
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arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
He's faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 July 2025
Diddy denied bail after partial acquittal in criminal trial
Although Combs was acquitted on the top charges in his criminal trial, the legal victory did not guarantee the hip-hop mogul's freedom.
—USA Today, 8 July 2025
Diddy's judge denied the rapper's bail package following his partial acquittal.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
He's faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 July 2025
Diddy denied bail after partial acquittal in criminal trial
Although Combs was acquitted on the top charges in his criminal trial, the legal victory did not guarantee the hip-hop mogul's freedom.
—USA Today, 8 July 2025
Diddy's judge denied the rapper's bail package following his partial acquittal.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for acquittal
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquittal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwit-ᵊl
: the freeing (as by verdict) of a person from the charge of a crime
Legal Definition
acquittal
noun
ac·quit·tal
ə-ˈkwit-ᵊl
1
: release or discharge from debt or other liability
2
: a setting free or deliverance from the charge of an offense by verdict of a jury, judgment of a court, or other legal process see also implied acquittal, judgment of acquittal at judgment sense 1a compare conviction
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