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to acquit
01
to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime
Transitive: to acquit a defendant
Examples
The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.
02
to behave or perform in a particular manner
Transitive: to acquit oneself in a specific manner
Examples
He acquitted himself well during the presentation, impressing the board with his ideas.
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