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
DiPippo won full acquittal in the fall of 2016.
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton's defense team during the Republican's historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
In the years since his formal and public acquittal, Stagg has kept much of his personal life private.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The conviction was later overturned for insufficient evidence, and a 1989 retrial ended in an acquittal.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton's defense team during the Republican's historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
In the years since his formal and public acquittal, Stagg has kept much of his personal life private.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The conviction was later overturned for insufficient evidence, and a 1989 retrial ended in an acquittal.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquittal
Noun
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Sentenced to 15 years, she was freed in 2018 after obtaining a presidential pardon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Roman emperors, sometimes urged on by the crowd, were known to grant pardons (to criminals) and freedom (to the enslaved) after an especially noteworthy performance.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For the past three years, Costa, Celeboglu and Simmonds developed the story and script to capture a young deaf girl’s authentic experience as the film examines themes including the complexity of love, violence and forgiveness.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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During the interview, it was noted that society continues to grapple with questions surrounding accountability, forgiveness and whether public figures who have behaved badly should be welcomed back into people's lives.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For Friday night, expect clearing skies, humidity levels dropping even further, and gusts between 20-30 mph.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Risks to supply recovery remain as hostilities in the region may resume, mine-clearing could delay the reopening of shipping lanes, or Iran could move to close the Strait again if nuclear talks stall, Goldman analysts said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Mason, of course, gets him an exoneration.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Details about the preliminary finding spurred stories speculating about Robinson’s possible exoneration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The motivation for establishing Pointeworks is, for Williams, part creative and part vindication.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Acquittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquittal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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