acquittal

== English == === Alternative forms === acquital (obsolete) === Etymology === From acquit + -al. === Pronunciation === (without t-flapping) IPA(key): /əˈkwɪtəl/, [əˈkwɪtʰəl] ~ [əˈkwɪtʰl̩] (t-flapping) IPA(key): /əˈkwɪɾəl/, [əˈkwɪɾəl] ~ [əˈkwɪɾl̩] Rhymes: -ɪtəl Hyphenation: ac‧qui‧tal === Noun === acquittal (countable and uncountable, plural acquittals) (now rare) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.). [from 15th c.] Synonyms: completion, consummation, fulfilment, realization (law) A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process. [from 15th c.] Synonyms: acquittance, exoneration, quittance; see also Thesaurus:acquittal Antonyms: conviction, condemnation Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends. [from 15th c.] Synonyms: quittal, requital, satisfaction; see also Thesaurus:compensation (historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.] (rare) Avoidance of danger; deliverance. [from 17th c.] ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====