absolvitor
|ab-sol-vi-tor|
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/æbˈsɒlvɪtər/
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/æbˈsɒlvɪtə/
legal dismissal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absolvitor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absolvere,' where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'solvere' meant 'to loosen or release.'
Historical Evolution
'absolvere' transformed into the Scots legal term 'absolvitor,' maintaining its original meaning of releasing or freeing from obligation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to release or free from obligation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern legal usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legal term in Scots law referring to a judgment in favor of the defendant, dismissing the case.
The court granted an absolvitor, dismissing the charges against the defendant.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 22:51