noun
- plural of acquittal; judgments that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The jury delivered acquittals in both cases.
- His lawyer celebrated the string of acquittals.
- The controversial acquittals sparked public debate.
- Three acquittals were announced this week.
- The defense attorney had a reputation for winning acquittals.
- Media coverage of the acquittals was extensive.