Aquit vs. Acquit

By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 14, 2023
"Aquit" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Acquit," meaning to declare not guilty in a legal case.

Which is correct: Aquit or Acquit
How to spell Acquit?

Aquit is Incorrect

Acquit is Correct
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Key Differences
Link "Acquit" to "Quit" – both have double "t" at the end.

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Remember, "Aquit" lacks the full verdict; "Acquit" is complete with the "c."

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Visualize a courtroom scene with the caption "Acquit."

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Remember "acQuit" has a "c" before the "q", unlike "aQuit."

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Associate "Acquit" with a balance of letters; both "a" and "c" balance before "quit."

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Aquit and Acquit Definitions
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Acquit
Acquit: to absolve someone from an obligation or duty.
He was acquitted from his duties.

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Acquit
Acquit: to conduct oneself or perform in a certain manner.
She acquitted herself well during the presentation.

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Acquit
Acquit: to settle or pay off a debt or obligation.
He acquitted his financial obligations promptly.

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Acquit
Acquit: to relieve or discharge.
He was acquitted of any wrongdoing.

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Acquit
To conduct (oneself) in a specified manner
Acquitted herself well during the interview.

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Sep 10, 2023
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Acquit
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

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Acquit
(transitive) Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.

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Acquit
(reflexive) To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
The soldier acquitted herself well in battle.
The orator acquitted himself very poorly.

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Acquit
To discharge, as a claim or debt; to clear off; to pay off; to requite.
A responsibility that can never be absolutely acquitted.

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Acquit
To set free, release or discharge from an obligation, duty, liability, burden, or from an accusation or charge; - now followed by of before the charge, formerly by from; as, the jury acquitted the prisoner; we acquit a man of evil intentions.

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Acquit
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges;
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

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Acquit
Behave in a certain manner;
She carried herself well
He bore himself with dignity
They conducted themselves well during these difficult times

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Acquit
Acquit: to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
The jury decided to acquit the defendant.

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Sep 12, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Acquit?
Derived from Latin "ad" and "quietus" meaning "to set at rest."

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Which vowel is used before Acquit?
Typically, the preposition "of" as in "acquitted of."

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Sep 12, 2023
What is the verb form of Acquit?
Acquit is a verb; its forms are acquit, acquitted, acquitting.

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Is Acquit a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though the action it describes can be seen positively.

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What is the plural form of Acquit?
Acquit is a verb and doesn’t have a plural form.

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What is the root word of Acquit?
From Old French "aquiter" derived from Latin "ad" and "quietus."

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Which determiner is used with Acquit?
Acquit as a verb doesn't typically use a determiner.

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Which conjunction is used with Acquit?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence.

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Is the word Acquit imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood, as in "Acquit him now!"

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How is Acquit used in a sentence?
"The judge decided to acquit her due to lack of evidence."

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Sep 12, 2023
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