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• A release, absolution or discharge of an obligation or liability. In criminal law, the finding of not guilty.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  acquittal. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  acquittal. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "acquittal." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

• Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty byeond a reasonable doubt. In other words, a verdict of "not guilty."

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  acquittal. (n.d.). Understanding the Federal Courts. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  acquittal. www.uscourts.gov. Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "acquittal." Understanding the Federal Courts. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

• Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  acquittal. (n.d.). Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  acquittal. www.justice.gov. Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "acquittal." Justice 101 Legal Terms Glossary. Offices of the US Attorneys (USAO). 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/acquittal.

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