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Definition of: acquit

(ə·kwit) v.t. ac·quit·ted, ac·quit·ting
1. To free or clear, as from an accusation; declare innocent; exonerate.
2. To relieve, as of an obligation; absolve: Your generosity acquits you of all further duties toward me.
3. To repay or return, as a favor; discharge, as a debt.
4. To conduct (oneself); perform one's part: He acquitted himself like a man. See synonyms under ABSOLVE, JUSTIFY, PARDON. [<OF aquiter <L ad- to + quietare settle, quiet]
—ac·quit′ter
noun

Most often used phrases:

autrefois acquit
helped acquit

'acquit' used in domains:

jacquitutoring.com
jacquitoher.com
acquitest.com
acquitaly.com
autocommercioacquiterme.com
hearingacquity.com

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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