acquittal
/əˈkwɪtl; ə`kwɪtl/ n
(law 律)
1 [C] judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with which he has been charged 无罪的判决
There were three convictions and two acquittals in court today. 今日法庭宣判三人有罪, 两人无罪.
2 [U] being acquitted 被宣判无罪
Lack of evidence resulted in their acquittal. 因证据不足而宣判他们无罪.