acquit

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déclarer quelqu'un non coupable d'une accusation pénale, ou pour décrire la manière dont quelqu'un agit ou se comporte dans une situation donnée, ou encore s'acquitter d'une obligation.

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.

   acquitter (sens judiciaire)

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

   Synonymesabsolveclearexoneratefreelet offvindicate

   Antonymescondemnconvict

2. Behave in a certain mannerC1formal

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

   se comporter

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

   Synonymesbehavecomportconductperform