acquit
US /əˈkwɪt/
UK /əˈkwɪt/
1.
absolver, exculpar
free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
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The jury decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
El jurado decidió absolver al acusado por falta de pruebas.
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The court will acquit him if there is no solid evidence against him.
El tribunal lo absolverá si no hay pruebas sólidas en su contra.
2.
desempeñarse, comportarse
conduct oneself or perform in a specified way
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He acquitted himself well in the debate.
Se desempeñó bien en el debate.
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The team acquitted themselves admirably in the face of defeat.
El equipo se desempeñó admirablemente frente a la derrota.