acquitting

Verb

The word is derived from acquit

Meaning

of Acquit

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

releasing clearing freeing acquittal birthing comport dribbling channeling stockpiling justifying liberating discharging remitting pardoning stomaching
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Antonyms

correctional condemning corrective chastening sentencing blaming

Phrases with the word

acquitting oneself of

Examples

As a consequence of this asymmetric behaviour, the error of the second kind (acquitting a person who committed the crime), is often rather large. Source: Internet

Instead of holding Lincoln in contempt of court as was expected, the judge, a Democrat, reversed his ruling, allowing the evidence and acquitting Harrison. Source: Internet

On Tuesday, Justice Howard Borenstein agreed with the defence's motion for a directed verdict, acquitting both Lougheed and Patricia Sorbara without the defence having to mount arguments. Source: Internet

He rose through the ranks acquitting himself in versatile assignments among them, Third Secretary at the Embassy of Botswana in China from 1994-96 to First Secretary (1999-2001). Source: Internet

The jury deliberated for about five hours before acquitting Bradley Setzer of attempted first-degree murder in Third District Court today. Source: Internet

Owen appeared before the Council, acquitting himself of all charges and was released. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

acquitted acquittee acquitter acquitting oneself of ACR acr-