acquit
//əˈkwɪt//
Verb
acquitInfinitive
acquitPresent tense
acquittedPast tense
acquittedPast participle
acquittingPresent participle
acquitsThird-person singular
1
To declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge in a court of law.
The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
2
To conduct or behave oneself in a specified way.
She acquitted herself well in her first job interview.
3
To release or discharge from a duty, obligation, or responsibility.
The court acquitted him of all financial obligations.