acquitment
|ac-quit-ment|
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/əˈkwɪtmənt/
(acquit)
declare not guilty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acquit' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acquiter,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'quiter' meant 'free or clear.'
Historical Evolution
'acquiter' transformed into the Middle English word 'aquiten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acquit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to free from a charge or accusation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of acquitting; a release or discharge from a duty, obligation, or accusation.
The acquitment of the defendant was a relief to his family.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 01:51