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acquittal

/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/

Meanings
noun
The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).

Examples :

"The teacher's diligent instruction and support was an acquittal of her duty to help students succeed. "
law guilt right outcome

Related Words

Illustration accusation

accusation noun

/ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The act of accusing.

"The accusation of cheating damaged the student's reputation at school. "

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration dismissal

dismissal noun

[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ]

The act of sending someone away.

"The teacher announced the early dismissal due to the snowstorm. "

Illustration instruction

instruction noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration releasing

releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

Illustration fulfilling

fulfilling verb

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ /fəlˈfɪlɪŋ/

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

"You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it."

Illustration reparations

reparations noun

/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌrɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

(usually in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to undo past transgression(s).

"The company offered reparations to the community, including financial assistance and job training, to atone for polluting the local river. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration defendant

defendant adjective

/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.

"The defendant posture in the argument was clearly defensive. "

Illustration acquittance

acquittance noun

/əˈkwɪtəns/

A writing which is evidence of a discharge; a receipt in full, which bars a further demand.

"After paying off her student loan, Maria received an acquittance from the bank, confirming she owed nothing more. "

Illustration deliverance

deliverance noun

/dɪˈlɪvɹəns/

Act of delivering or conveying something.

"The efficient deliverance of mail ensures everyone receives their letters on time. "