What is the meaning of acquit?

Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges.
- usage: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
- synonyms: assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
Behave in a certain manner.
- usage: "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
- synonyms: behave, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry

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APA	WordNet. (2010). acquit. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/acquit/definitions/1254628
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