Acquitted

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Acquitted

Acquitted (pronounced: ak-wit-ted) is a legal term used to describe the act of formally clearing a person of charges, typically in a court of law.

Etymology

The term "acquitted" is derived from the Old French word "acquiter", which means "to pay off, free, clear". It was first used in the English language in the 13th century.

Definition

In legal context, when a person is acquitted, they are formally cleared of charges that were previously brought against them. This usually occurs after a trial where the defendant is found not guilty. An acquittal can occur due to a lack of evidence, a verdict of not guilty, or other legal factors.

Related Terms

  • Trial: A formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
  • Defendant: An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
  • Verdict: A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
  • Not Guilty: A verdict by a judge or a jury that a person accused of a crime did not commit it or that there is not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.

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