acquit

US /əˈkwɪt/
UK /əˈkwɪt/
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1.

無罪にする, 放免する

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

:
The jury decided to acquit the defendant due to lack of evidence.
陪審は証拠不十分のため被告を無罪にすることを決定した。
The court will acquit him if there is no solid evidence against him.
彼に確固たる証拠がなければ、裁判所は彼を無罪にするだろう。
2.

振る舞う, 行動する

conduct oneself or perform in a specified way

:
He acquitted himself well in the debate.
彼は討論でよく振る舞った
The team acquitted themselves admirably in the face of defeat.
チームは敗北に直面しても見事に振る舞った