acquits

[uh-kwits]

acquits Definition

• 1. to declare not guilty of a criminal charge
• 2. to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty
• 3. to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation

Using acquits: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquits" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The jury acquitted him of all charges.

• Example

  The evidence was insufficient to convict, so the judge had to acquit the defendant.

• Example

  She was acquitted of the crime due to lack of evidence.

acquits Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquits

• exonerate
• absolve
• clear
• vindicate

Antonyms for acquits

• convict
• incriminate
• blame

Phrases with acquits

• acquit oneself

  to behave or perform in a specified way, especially in a challenging situation

  Example

  He acquitted himself well in the interview.

• acquit someone of something

  to declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

  Example

  The court acquitted him of all charges.

• acquit oneself of a debt

  to pay off a debt

  Example

  He finally acquitted himself of his debts after years of financial struggle.

Origins of acquits

from Old French 'acquiter', meaning 'to pay, settle'

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Summary: acquits in Brief

'Acquits' [uh-kwits] is a verb that means to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge or relieve them of a charge of fault or obligation. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The jury acquitted him of all charges.' 'Acquits' can also be used in phrases like 'acquit oneself,' meaning to behave or perform in a specified way, and 'acquit someone of something,' meaning to declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.