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acquit

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To formally find someone not guilty of a charge; more generally, to clear someone of blame.

In the fictional trial, the jury decided to acquit the defendant after considering the evidence.

Dictionary practice example.

The mock court may acquit the worker when the case presented against her does not establish the charge under the exercise's stated standard.