acquit: Meaning and Definition of

ac•quit

1. to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty: They acquitted him of the crime. The jury acquitted her, but I still think she's guilty.
2. to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
3. to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
4. to bear or conduct (oneself&hasp;); behave: He acquitted himself well in battle.
5. to free or clear (oneself&hasp;): He acquitted himself of suspicion.