acquit

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A verb used to indicate the act of declaring someone not guilty of a criminal charge, or to describe how someone performs or behaves in a particular situation.

1. Pronounce not guiltyB2formallegal

   To officially decide and state that someone is not guilty of a crime.

   Freispruch erteilen

   • The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
   • He was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
   • The court acquitted her after a lengthy trial.

   Synonymeabsolveclearexoneratefreelet offvindicate

   Antonymecondemnconvict

2. Behave in a certain mannerC1formal

   To perform or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in a challenging situation.

   Sich verhalten

   • She acquitted herself well during the difficult interview.
   • The young soldier acquitted himself bravely in battle.
   • He acquitted himself with honor in the debate.

   Synonymebehavecomportconductperform