Definitions for acquitted



Overview of verb acquit

The verb acquit has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate

(pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges")

2. behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry

(behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times")


Overview of adj acquitted

The adj acquitted has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. acquitted, not guilty

(declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless; "he stands acquitted on all charges"; "the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity")

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