Understanding Acquittal: Clearing Someone of Blame and Guilt

Acquit is a verb that means to clear or absolve someone of blame or guilt, often in a legal context. It can also be used more broadly to describe the act of setting someone free from any charges or allegations.

For example, if a person is on trial for a crime and the jury finds them not guilty, they are said to have been acquitted of the charge. Similarly, if a person is accused of wrongdoing but is later proven innocent, they may be acquitted of the accusation.

In legal terms, an acquittal is a judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the charges brought against them, and it is typically made by a judge or jury after a trial. An acquittal does not necessarily mean that the person is innocent, but rather that the prosecution has failed to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.