Acquit (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), ac·quit·ted, ac·quit·ting.
  1. to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty: They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
  2. to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
  3. to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
  4. to bear or conduct (oneself); behave: He acquitted himself well in battle.
  5. to free or clear (oneself): He acquitted himself of suspicion.
verb -quits, -quitting or -quitted (tr)
  1. (foll by of)
    • to free or release (from a charge of crime)
    • to pronounce not guilty
  2. to free or relieve (from an obligation, duty, responsibility, etc)
  3. to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation)
  4. to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself)
Acquit (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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