acquittal

ac·quit·tal

noun \ə-ˈkwi-t^əl\

Definition of ACQUITTAL

: a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process

Examples of ACQUITTAL

1. The case resulted in acquittal of the defendant.
2. Several jurors voted for acquittal.
3. The case resulted in an acquittal of the defendant.

First Known Use of ACQUITTAL

15th century

Related to ACQUITTAL

Synonyms: clearing, exculpation, exoneration, vindication

Antonyms: conviction

Related Words: absolution, condonation, forgiveness, pardon, remission; atonement, expiation; compurgation; whitewash

Near Antonyms: accusation, arraignment, impeachment, incrimination, indictment; prosecution; castigation, censure, condemnation, denunciation

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Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

Rhymes with ACQUITTAL

a little, belittle, committal, Doolittle, hospital, in little, lickspittle, remittal, transmittal