acquitted acquitted /əˈkwɪtɪd/

adjective

1. Declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless  ( acquitted , not guilty )
   declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
    He stands acquitted on all charges
   he stands acquitted on all charges
    The jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity
   the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity
   

 acquit acquit /əˈkwɪt/

verb

1. () Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges  ( assoil [Archaic] , clear , exculpate , acquit , discharge , exonerate )
   pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
    The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   
2. Behave in a certain manner  ( acquit , bear , comport , behave , carry , conduct , deport )
   behave in a certain manner
    She carried herself well
   She carried herself well
    He bore himself with dignity
   he bore himself with dignity
    They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
   They conducted themselves well during these difficult times