acquittals Definition
the act of declaring someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
Using acquittals: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquittals" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The defendant was granted two acquittals in the trial.
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The jury's acquittal of the suspect was met with controversy.
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The prosecutor was disappointed with the acquittals and vowed to appeal.
acquittals Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for acquittals
Antonyms for acquittals
- conviction
- guilty verdict
Phrases with acquittals
a situation where someone is cleared of wrongdoing but still faces social or moral consequences
Example
Even though he was granted an acquittal in court, his reputation was tarnished and he faced a moral acquittal from his community.
a situation where someone is declared not guilty because the prosecution failed to present evidence or witnesses
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The defendant was granted an acquittal by default when the prosecution failed to produce a key witness.
a situation where someone is declared not guilty because of a minor error or technicality in the legal proceedings
Example
The defendant was granted an acquittal on a technicality when it was discovered that the arresting officer did not have probable cause for the arrest.
Summary: acquittals in Brief
'Acquittals' [uh-kwit-lz] refer to the act of declaring someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The defendant was granted two acquittals in the trial.' The phrase 'a moral acquittal' denotes a situation where someone is cleared of wrongdoing but still faces social or moral consequences, while 'acquittal by default' and 'acquittal on a technicality' describe situations where someone is declared not guilty due to lack of evidence or minor errors in legal proceedings.
