1. a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Usage: legal
2. the action of discharging a duty or responsibility satisfactorily
Usage: formal

Examples

• The jury’s acquittal surprised many observers in the courtroom.
• After three hours of deliberation, the defendant received an acquittal.
• The lawyer was confident that the evidence would lead to an acquittal.
• His acquittal was based on insufficient evidence.
• The judge announced the acquittal to a packed courtroom.
• She felt relieved after her acquittal of all charges.