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Acquitted Definition & Meaning

acquitted
adjective
  1. declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless; "he stands acquitted on all charges"; "the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity"

"Acquitted" in song lyrics

See how acquitted is used in real songs:

  • "You all acquitted"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P, Camu Tao — Rickety Rackety
  • "Some tellin me felonies was commited, some was acquitted"
    B.G. f/ Hot Boys — Hot Boys 226
  • "And ain't no rappers gettin acquitted"
    Black-Ty (Tyrese) f/ David Banner, Lil Scrappy — U Scared

Usage tips for "acquitted"

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Frequently asked questions

What does acquitted mean?
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless; "he stands acquitted on all charges"; "the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity"
What part of speech is acquitted?
Acquitted is an adjective.

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