acquittal
noun/əˈkwɪtəl/
Frequency rank: #12,473 most common English word
Meaning
A formal declaration in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a crime.
Example sentence
The jury's decision resulted in acquittal for the defendant, who was free to leave the courtroom.
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