acquittal

Roget category 970

6. Words relating to the sentient and moral
› 6.4. Moral affections
›› 6.4.5. Moral institutions

#970. Acquittal

noun

acquittal, acquitment^† — clearance, exculpation — acquittance, clearance, exoneration — discharge etc. (release) 750 — quietus, absolution, compurgation^†, reprieve, respite — pardon etc. (forgiveness) 918.
[Exemption from punishment] impunity — diplomatic immunity — immunity — plea bargain, deal with the prosecutor.
[in civil suits] no cause for action — no damages.

verb

acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear — absolve, whitewash, assoil^† — discharge, release — liberate etc. 750.
reprieve, respite — pardon etc. (forgive) 918 — let off, let off scot-free.
drop the charges.
plea bargain, strike a deal.
no-cause (in civil suits); get no-caused

adjective

acquitted etc. v. — uncondemned, unpunished, unchastised.
not guilty — not proven.
not liable.

phrase

nemo bis punitur pro codem delicto [Lat.].

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