acquittal

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
lead to acquittal7.5

Indicates that certain evidence or events caused the acquittal.

result in acquittal7.5

Indicates that certain evidence or events caused the acquittal.

obtain acquittal7.0

Refers to the defendant or their lawyer successfully getting an acquittal.

secure acquittal7.0

Refers to the defendant or their lawyer successfully getting an acquittal.

win acquittal7.0

Refers to the defendant or their lawyer successfully getting an acquittal.

direct acquittal6.5

Used when a judge commands the jury to acquit the defendant.

order acquittal6.5

Used when a judge commands the jury to acquit the defendant.

return acquittal6.0

Used for a jury's decision to find someone not guilty.

vote for acquittal6.0

Used for a jury's decision to find someone not guilty.

uphold acquittal5.5

Refers to a higher court confirming a previous acquittal.