acquit
- This term signifies the freeing of an individual from any monetary debt or duty they are obligated to
- Typically used in a legal setting, it's when a person accused of a crime is deemed not guilty through a court procedure
- When a judge or jury finds that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Primarily in the legal context, it describes when a person charged with a crime is exempted from criminal responsibility
- The jury decided to acquit the defendant as there was not enough evidence.
- If the prosecution cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, the court may acquit the accused.
- The judge decided to acquit her of all charges after considering the lack of credible evidence.
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