as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
confidently predicted that his client's trial would result in a full acquittal
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Recent Examples of acquittal
In 2020, the Supreme Court sided with the district court and ordered a new trial, which ended with his acquittal in September.
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Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Oscar-winner Spacey has been in a small number of projects since his acquittal.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Despite the acquittals in the state trial, all three officers still face prison time at the federal level, where parole is not an option.
—Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
It was last invoked in 1992, when President George H.W. Bush sent Army and Marine troops to Los Angeles to help quell the violence following the acquittal of the police officers who beat Rodney King.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 May 2025
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Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Oscar-winner Spacey has been in a small number of projects since his acquittal.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Despite the acquittals in the state trial, all three officers still face prison time at the federal level, where parole is not an option.
—Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
It was last invoked in 1992, when President George H.W. Bush sent Army and Marine troops to Los Angeles to help quell the violence following the acquittal of the police officers who beat Rodney King.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
Noun
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The White House confirmed Tuesday that pardon attorney Ed Martin would be reviewing Biden’s pardons for his family members, as well as some other clemencies granted during his final days in office.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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All of which can be read as an attempt by Trump to potentially overturn vast swaths of actions during his predecessor’s term, from pardons to executive orders and more — essentially erasing Biden from the legislative and policy books.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Nicky has been on her path and on her process of self discovery and self forgiveness.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Now, this quarter’s results could be a clearing event that could reestablish momentum.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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However, because Baltimore City owns a tiny portion of the city’s vacants — about 10% according to a 2022 study — policies that improve the city’s vacant clearing process are not enough.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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While questions over mentality will be assessed, players’ physical levels showed a marked improvement, offering a sense of vindication for the coaching staff.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Andre Ventura, Chega’s founder and leader, saw the outcome as vindication for his war against the establishment parties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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