Absolvitor

Pronunciation: /æbˈsɑlvɪtər/

Definitions of absolvitor

noun a legal term referring to a formal declaration of innocence or acquittal in a court case

Example Sentences

A1 An absolvitor is a legal document that clears someone of guilt.

A2 The judge issued an absolvitor, declaring the defendant innocent.

B1 The lawyer argued for an absolvitor on behalf of their client.

B2 The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a decision to grant an absolvitor.

C1 The prosecutor was unable to provide enough evidence to counter the absolvitor presented by the defense.

C2 The absolvitor was met with relief and gratitude by the wrongly accused individual.

Examples of absolvitor in a Sentence

formal The judge granted an absolvitor in the case due to lack of evidence.

informal The court gave an absolvitor because they couldn't prove anything.

slang The absolvitor was handed out like candy in that trial.

figurative Receiving absolvitor felt like a weight being lifted off my shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of absolvitor

• past tense: absolved
• plural: absolvitors
• comparative: more absolving
• superlative: most absolving
• present tense: absolves
• future tense: will absolve
• perfect tense: has absolved
• continuous tense: is absolving
• singular: absolvitor
• positive degree: absolvitor
• infinitive: to absolve
• gerund: absolving
• participle: absolved

Origin and Evolution of absolvitor

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absolvitor' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'absolvere' which means 'to absolve' or 'to acquit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal declaration of absolution or acquittal, the word 'absolvitor' has evolved to also be used more broadly to signify a decision or verdict that clears someone of blame or guilt.