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单词 acquitting
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acquitting in British English

present participle of verb
acquit
 

acquit in British English

(əˈkwɪt)
verbWord forms: -quits, -quitting or -quitted (transitive)
1. (foll by of)
a. 
to free or release (from a charge of crime)
b. 
to pronounce not guilty
2. (foll by of)
to free or relieve (from an obligation, duty, responsibility, etc)
3. 
to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation)
4. 
to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself)
Derived forms
acquitter (acˈquitter)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Old French aquiter, from quiter to release, free from, quit

Examples of 'acquitting' in a sentence
acquitting

This evidence can be vital in clearing up crimes and acquitting innocents.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Most importantly, the risk of eccentric or biased jurors convicting the innocent or acquitting the guilty also would be reduced.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Acquitting the officials, it said that there was 'no causal connection between the company's management and the tragedy'.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She was the evening's undisputed heroine, acquitting herself well and even bringing some charm to her florid music.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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