Dictionary Check: acquitted
"acquitted" is a valid word!
Scrabble
21
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Words with Friends
23
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Definition
adjective
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
Example:
"he stands acquitted on all charges"
verb
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example:
"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
verb
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Example:
"You should act like an adult"
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