acquit

Example Sentences

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He was an Army lieutenant, prosecuted by a military court for insubordination and then acquitted.

From Los Angeles Times

A jury acquitted Edwards on one charge and deadlocked on the others, causing a mistrial.

From The Wall Street Journal

It led to a years-long struggle to clear her name, before she was eventually acquitted.

From BBC

They were both acquitted on a lesser weapons charge.

From Barron's

Kastrati was earlier acquitted of charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and driving offences after the prosecution withdrew the charges.

From BBC