acquittal

noun

1. (archaic, countable, uncountable)The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
2. (countable, uncountable)A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.

   “criminal acquittal”

   “absolute acquittal”

   “The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.”

   “His unexpected acquittal shocked the public.”

3. (countable, uncountable)Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
4. (countable, historical, uncountable)The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
5. (countable, rare, uncountable)Avoidance of danger; deliverance.