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ACQUITTED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Acquitted.

Acquitted - as an adjective satellite

Declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

Example: "He stands acquitted on all charges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
not guilty

Acquitted - as a verb

To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.

Example: "The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."

To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.

Example: "The orator acquitted himself very poorly."

To clear oneself.

To release, to rescue, to set free.

To pay for; to atone for.

Acquitted - as an adjective

Having been acquitted; having gone through a trial that resulted in something other than a guilty verdict.

Example Sentences

"The jury acquitted the defendant due to lack of evidence."
"The judge acquitted the suspect after finding him not guilty."
"He was acquitted of all charges and released from prison."
"The court acquitted the accused due to a technicality in the law."
"The defense attorney presented compelling evidence and successfully acquitted his client."
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Word Game Points

Is ACQUITTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acquitted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACQUITTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is ACQUITTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acquitted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACQUITTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is ACQUITTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acquitted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACQUITTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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