1. past tense and past participle of acquit; declared not guilty of a criminal charge
Usage: legal term
2. past tense and past participle of acquit; conducted or behaved oneself in a specified way
Usage: formal

Examples

• The defendant was acquitted of all charges after a lengthy trial.
• She was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
• The jury acquitted him of murder but found him guilty of manslaughter.
• Despite the accusations, he was acquitted and walked free.
• The soldier acquitted himself well in battle.
• She acquitted herself admirably during the difficult presentation.