acquittal

noun5

1. •
   A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.

   • The jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
   • His unexpected acquittal shocked the public.
2. •
   Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
3. •
   (historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
4. •
   (rare) Avoidance of danger; deliverance.
5. •
   (no longer used) The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).