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
In 2019, before the acquittal, Mr. Trump pressed Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia to name Mr. Collins to the Senate seat vacated by Johnny Isakson.
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Noah Weiland, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Penny was acquitted back in December and the acquittal was divisive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Collingwood said controversy over sanctuary cities largely began under Trump’s first presidency and his outrage at the acquittal of an undocumented immigrant who shot and killed a woman in San Francisco.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Society The Same War Karen Connelly The acquittal of the man who stood trial for the murder of Cindy Gladue inspired a swell of voices calling for change.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Noah Weiland, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Penny was acquitted back in December and the acquittal was divisive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Collingwood said controversy over sanctuary cities largely began under Trump’s first presidency and his outrage at the acquittal of an undocumented immigrant who shot and killed a woman in San Francisco.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Society The Same War Karen Connelly The acquittal of the man who stood trial for the murder of Cindy Gladue inspired a swell of voices calling for change.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
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Those included promising not to seek a pardon for Edward Snowden, regularly updating the Senate Intel committee on her foreign travel and working with the panel to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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If anything, Trump’s pardon created a rare and temporary sense of unity among Illinois Democrats and Republicans who decried the president’s move.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Experts advise borrowers to stay informed, maintain accurate records of their loans and prepare for possible policy shifts that could impact repayment and forgiveness programs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Her compassion and forgiveness and understanding are an outgrowth of her love for him as a friend and probably her closest friend.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, the president wouldn’t rule out sending U.S. troops to handle the massive job of demolishing and clearing destroyed Gazan buildings and disposing of unexploded munitions.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Paul had two jobs, including running his own clearing company.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps there was vindication in the way this NFC divisional game ended — with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit stopping a Rams rally short after surrendering a 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on the penultimate possession.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pierce said this moment is a vindication not only for the Garvey family but also for those who believe in justice and the importance of revisiting historical wrongs.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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