Acquittal (Noun)
Meaning
A judgment of not guilty.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The acquittal of the defendant was met with widespread criticism from the community, who believed that justice had not been served.
- After reviewing the evidence, the jury delivered a verdict of acquittal, freeing the accused from the charges.
- The acquittal was seen as a major setback for the prosecution, who had presented what they believed to be a strong case.
- The defendant's lawyer was jubilant after the acquittal, saying that the verdict was a testament to his client's innocence.
- The acquittal was widely seen as a surprise, given the overwhelming evidence that had been presented against the accused.