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Among those people lucky enough, if you will, to have actually been brought to trial as a political prisoner, several historians have said there has not been one acquittal since the Bolshevik Revolution.
Barbara Amiel

Meaning of "acquittal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ACQUITTAL

acquittal  [əˈkwɪtəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACQUITTAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Acquittal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ACQUITTAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Acquittal

In the common law tradition, an acquittal formally certifies that the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as the criminal law is concerned. This is so even where the prosecution is abandoned nolle prosequi. The finality of an acquittal is dependent on the jurisdiction. In some countries, such as the United States, under the rules of double jeopardy and autrefois acquit, an acquittal operates to bar the retrial of the accused for the same offense, even if new evidence surfaces that further implicates the accused. The effect of an acquittal on criminal proceedings is the same whether it results from a jury verdict, or whether it results from the operation of some other rule that discharges the accused. In other countries, the prosecuting authority may appeal an acquittal similar to how a defendant may appeal a conviction.

Definition of acquittal in the English dictionary

The definition of acquittal in the dictionary is the deliverance and release of a person appearing before a court on a charge of crime, as by a finding of not guilty. Other definition of acquittal is a discharge or release from an obligation, duty, debt, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ACQUITTAL


capital
ˈkæpɪtəl
Capitol
ˈkæpɪtəl
digital
ˈdɪdʒɪtəl
fatal
ˈfeɪtəl
genital
ˈdʒɛnɪtəl
hospital
ˈhɒspɪtəl
it´ll
ˈɪtəl
little
ˈlɪtəl
marital
ˈmærɪtəl
natal
ˈneɪtəl
orbital
ˈɔːbɪtəl
prenatal
priːˈneɪtəl
quittal
ˈkwɪtəl
skeletal
ˈskɛlɪtəl
subtitle
ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl
title
ˈtaɪtəl
vegetal
ˈvɛdʒɪtəl
vital
ˈvaɪtəl
whittle
ˈwɪtəl
wittol
ˈwɪtəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACQUITTAL

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
acquired taste
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WORDS THAT END LIKE ACQUITTAL

abettal
abuttal
committal
epiglottal
glottal
isoglottal
midsagittal
noncommittal
polyglottal
prebuttal
rebuttal
recommittal
remittal
sagittal
submittal
supraglottal
surrebuttal
transmittal

Synonyms and antonyms of acquittal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ACQUITTAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «acquittal» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of acquittal

Translation of «acquittal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACQUITTAL

Find out the translation of acquittal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of acquittal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «acquittal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无罪的判决
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

absolución
570 millions of speakers

English

acquittal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تبرئة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оправдательный приговор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

absolvição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেকসুর খালাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

acquittement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembebasan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freispruch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無罪判決
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무죄 선고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mbebasake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tha bổng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விடுதலையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निर्दोष सुटलेला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beraat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

assoluzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uniewinnienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виправдувальний вирок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

achitare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αθώωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vryspraak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

friande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frifinnelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of acquittal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACQUITTAL»

The term «acquittal» is regularly used and occupies the 64.095 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACQUITTAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about acquittal

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5 QUOTES WITH «ACQUITTAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word acquittal.
1
Barbara Amiel
Among those people lucky enough, if you will, to have actually been brought to trial as a political prisoner, several historians have said there has not been one acquittal since the Bolshevik Revolution.
2
F. Lee Bailey
Among the rednecks of America, which there are many more than people seem to realize, it was terribly damaging. I got blamed for O.J.'s acquittal.
3
Dominick Dunne
I made no pretense of doing balanced reporting about murder. I was appalled by defense attorneys who would do anything to win an acquittal for a guilty person.
4
Jim Garrison
I always received much more satisfaction as a defense attorney in obtaining an acquittal for a client than I ever have as a D.A. in obtaining a conviction. All my interests and sympathies tend to be on the side of the individual as opposed to the state.
5
Louise Woodward
I knew I was coming home, I thought they would consider acquittal, I was disappointed that they didn't.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACQUITTAL»

Discover the use of acquittal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to acquittal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Acquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies ...
Often these moments hinge on logic that seems flawed and inexplicable—until now. In Acquittal, leading trial consultant Richard Gabriel explains how some of the most controversial verdicts in recent times came to be.
Richard Gabriel, 2014
2
Eyre's Acquittal
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Helen Mathers, 2009
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The U.S. Legal System: Acquittal - juristiction
Its articles examine such subjects as the training, practices and ethics of attorneys and law firms; the organization, procedures and workings of the various kinds of courts; the selection, work and ethics of judges; the responsibilities of ...
Timothy L. Hall, 2004
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THE ACQUITTAL:
Pat Simmons. Although it was late evening, her family congregated in the dining room. Her mother carried a bowl of warm water to the table for hand washing. An impromptu celebration followed prayer before eating. She loved get togethers.
Pat Simmons, 2013
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The Trial and Acquittal of Ezra Haskell for the Charge of ...
Thomas Towndrow. r /- (1,'rt ect - ^ z* *»'.. 4SjC*r> rn.** TUB TRIAL AND ACQUITTAL EZRA HASKELL, CHARGE OF FORGERY. TAKES IN SHORT- HAND AT CONCORD, MASS., MARCH, 1833, BY THOMAS TOWNDEOW, Professor and ...
Thomas Towndrow, 1833
6
Double Jeopardy: The History, the Law
The policy justification for an acquittal equivalence mistrial rule inheres in the actual harm done (or not done) to the defendant. If the defendant had a realistic chance at an acquittal, the prosecutor has violated the defendant's double jeopardy ...
George Conner Thomas, 1998
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Franz Kafka
Then he explains that there are three ways that Joseph can spare himself: “ definite acquittal, ostensible acquittal, and indefinite postponement.” Titorelli claims that his influence, though significant, can only guarantee an ostensible acquittal or ...
Harold Bloom, 2009
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Blackstone's Statutes on Evidence
description of the offence of which the acquitted person has been acquitted, the date of the acquittal, and the name of the court before which the acquittal has taken place. 40.5 Entry in the register or records in relation to the acquittal The court ...
Phil Huxley, 2012
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The Acquittal of God: A Theology for Vietnam Veterans
Using themes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology, Uwe Siemon-Netto explores the veterans' situation and argues for God's acquittal of the charge of abandoning the veterans during and after the war.
Uwe Siemon-Netto, 2008
10
Winning the Acquittal: Tips from a High Profile Trial
This book provides insider's tips on winning a case for the defendant.
Michael S. Pasano, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACQUITTAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term acquittal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prosecution failure leads to acquittal alleged militant
The court today acquitted four persons allegedly involved in militancy related activities as the prosecution failed to prove charges. The 2nd ... «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
2
Reaction divided in deputy's acquittal
Community reaction was divided Thursday to a federal review that found a Sonoma County deputy sheriff did not breach civil rights laws in the ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
3
Acquittal may mean no second trial
The 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office will have to make a choice about how, or if, to go forward with accessory murder and other charges ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
4
Police officers in perjury probe following football fan acquittal
TWO police officers are under investigation after being accused of lying on the stand in a case involving a football fan acquitted of his role in a ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
5
DOJ won't appeal Lord Wilson's acquittal
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will not appeal the acquittal of Lord Wilson. Wilson was sentenced in 2013 to 19 years in prison plus 12 ... «The Oshkosh Northwestern, Jul 15»
6
Court dismisses appeal of Cleveland officer's acquittal
CLEVELAND (AP) - An Ohio court has dismissed an appeal filed by prosecutors after the acquittal of a Cleveland police officer charged in the ... «WOWK, Jul 15»
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RB Acquittal: A Corruption Fight Founded on Hate
Kabimba-M'membe As Magistrate Joshua Banda pronounced the acquittal of former President Rupiah Banda on Tuesday my mind rushed ... «Zambia Reports, Jul 15»
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News Corp. Hacking Acquittal Brings End to a Decade of Scandal
The acquittal of a former News Corp. tabloid editor of phone hacking brings to an end almost a decade of scandal and probes at the company's ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
9
Fani-Kayode's acquittal is shocking, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described the decision of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to acquit former ... «The Guardian Nigeria, Jul 15»
10
Prosecutors: No Appeal In Man's Teen Drinking Acquittal
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut prosecutors say they won't appeal a Hartford judge's ruling that ended the prosecution of a man ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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