1. To pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; SYN. assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate.
2. Behave in a certain manner

Množina: acquittals

A judgment of not guilty.
In law, the setting free of someone charged with a crime after a trial.
It follows a verdict of “not guilty” and prevents retrial of a defendant on the same charges under the US Constitution (see double jeopardy).

Množina: acquittances

A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

Singular of acquittances is acquittance.

Declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless; SYN. not guilty.

Množina: acquitters

Discharger, one who releases as not guilty

Množina: acquittments