acquittal

• Jugement ou décision déclarant qu'une personne n'est pas coupable du crime dont elle était accusée, ou action de la disculper.

A legal judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

1. Judgment of not guiltyB2formallegal

   A formal legal decision that a person accused of a crime is not guilty.

   acquittement

   • The jury returned a verdict of acquittal after a short deliberation.
   • His acquittal was a relief to his family and friends.
   • The lawyer argued strongly for an acquittal based on lack of evidence.

   Synonymesabsolutionclearancedischargeexonerationfreeingvindication

   Antonymesconviction