as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
confidently predicted that his client's trial would result in a full acquittal
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Recent Examples of acquittal
His chief jury investigator, Bert Franklin, had approached two prospective jurors in the McNamara case and offered them cash to vote for acquittals.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The case, after the acquittal of football star O.J. Simpson, immediately became the next international media sensation.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
If jurors determine that there are multiple reasonable interpretations of evidence, and at least one points to innocence, they’re required by law to reach an acquittal.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Penny spoke out about his acquittal in a Fox News interview with co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro, a preview of which was released on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
The case, after the acquittal of football star O.J. Simpson, immediately became the next international media sensation.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
If jurors determine that there are multiple reasonable interpretations of evidence, and at least one points to innocence, they’re required by law to reach an acquittal.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Penny spoke out about his acquittal in a Fox News interview with co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro, a preview of which was released on Tuesday.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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Some states require a pardon or expungement to allow a person with a criminal record to run for office.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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President Jimmy Carter granted a presidential pardon to Yarrow in 1981, on the last day of his presidency.Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Federal Student Aid notes that this is the most common avenue borrowers take when applying for student loan forgiveness.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Federal and state student loan forgiveness For now, the Education Department still offers a wide range of student loan forgiveness programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness, experts said.Annie Nova, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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This beautiful park is almost entirely covered in trees, but there’s a clearing called Brockton Oval that could accommodate a rink and some bleachers, assuming (again) the NHL could navigate that Canadian red tape that stymied the Lake Louise idea.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Detailed 7-day Cincinnati weather forecast Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
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Cirium’s data is a vindication of Southwest’s investment and efforts.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The new Islamic Republic of Iran was vindication for the backward underbelly of a country that had emerged with lightning speed from traditionalism.Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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