Acquittal

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

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

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

The finding of not guilty.

A finding that the defendant is not guilty of the charges brought by the government. This finding may be reached by the trial judge in a case tried before a judge alone or by the jury in a case tried before a jury.