1. declares someone not guilty of a criminal charge
Usage: legal term
2. conducts oneself or performs in a specified way
Usage: formal

Examples

• The jury acquits the defendant of all charges.
• The judge acquits her after reviewing new evidence.
• He acquits himself well in the difficult situation.
• She acquits herself admirably during the presentation.
• The court acquits the accused due to lack of evidence.
• The student acquits herself with honor in the debate.