Definition of acquit

exculpate Definition: (verb) to free from blame or guilt. Petersons.com

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ac·quit    (-kwt) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
ac·quit·ted , ac·quit·ting , ac·quits

1. Law To free or clear from a charge or accusation.
2. To release or discharge from a duty.
3. To conduct (oneself) in a specified manner: acquitted herself well during the interview.
4. Obsolete To repay.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English aquiten, from Old French aquiter : a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad- ) + quite, free, clear (from Medieval Latin quittus, variant of Latin quitus, past participle of quiscere, to rest; see k^wei- in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
ac·quitter (Noun)

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