WorldAugust 19, 2026

acquitted

uh-KWIT-ed

Definition

To be officially declared not guilty of a criminal charge by a judge or jury.

Etymology

The word originates from the Old French 'acquiter', meaning to pay off or set free, which traces back to the Medieval Latin 'acquietare', meaning to settle a debt or claim.

In the news

The article uses this word to describe the outcome for two former police officers who were cleared of charges related to their roles in a historic miscarriage of justice.

Arthur Easton murder – ‘Justice failed,’ police say

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https://franklintimes.co.nz/

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