/əˈkwit/ – Verb
Definition: 1. xử trắng án, tuyên bố vô tội; người được trắng án;
2. miễn (trách nhiệm, nghĩa vụ);
3. thanh toán, trả hết (nợ), hoàn tất trái vụ;
4. miễn trừ.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the word “acquit” means to formally declare a defendant not guilty of a criminal charge by a court or jury after a trial. It signifies that the accused has been cleared of the charges and is not held responsible for the alleged offense.
Example: After a thorough review of the evidence, the jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
