Acquitment

Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪtmənt/

Definitions of acquitment

noun a legal declaration of innocence or a formal release from guilt or punishment

Example Sentences

A1 The acquitment of the defendant brought relief to his family.

A2 The acquitment of the suspect was unexpected by the prosecution.

B1 The acquitment of the accused was seen as a victory for the defense.

B2 The acquitment of the defendant was a result of lack of evidence.

C1 The acquitment of the defendant raised questions about the legal system.

C2 The acquitment of the high-profile celebrity caused a media frenzy.

Examples of acquitment in a Sentence

formal The jury's acquitment of the defendant was based on lack of evidence.

informal The guy got off the hook thanks to his acquitment.

slang He walked free after the acquitment, lucky guy.

figurative Her acquitment from the situation felt like a weight lifted off her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of acquitment

• past tense: acquitted
• plural: acquittances
• comparative: more acquitted
• superlative: most acquitted
• present tense: acquits
• future tense: will acquit
• perfect tense: has acquitted
• continuous tense: is acquitting
• singular: acquittal
• positive degree: acquitted
• infinitive: to acquit
• gerund: acquitting
• participle: acquitting

Origin and Evolution of acquitment

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'acquitment' originated from the Old French word 'acquittement' which means to set free or discharge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acquitment' has retained its original meaning of being cleared of a charge or obligation, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to its earlier usage.