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acquittal

[uh-kwit-l] / əˈkwɪt l /


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Acquittal was the only logical response, they said.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2023

Acquittal came just as Berlusconi was leaving a facility for Alzheimer's patients where he is performing a sentence of community service in a separate tax fraud conviction.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2014

Argentina Erupts Over Acquittal in Marita Verón Case Thousands took to the streets across the South American nation to express outrage over the acquittal of 13 people accused in the disappearance of a 23-year-old woman.

From Newsweek • Dec. 14, 2012

Acquittal for the defendant, release from prison and damages for false imprisonment.

From Reuters • May 3, 2011

"Not a doubt of the verdict. Acquittal practically certain."

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie




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