| Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922. |
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| Class VI. Words Relating to the Sentient and Moral Powers | | Section IV. Moral Affections | | 5. Institutions |
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| 970. Acquittal. |
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| NOUN: | ACQUITTAL, acquitment [obs.]; exculpation, acquittance, clearance, exoneration; discharge (release) [See Liberation]; quietus [L.], absolution, compurgation, reprieve, respite; pardon (forgiveness) [See Forgiveness].
[EXEMPTION FROM PUNISHMENT] impunity, immunity.
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| VERB: | ACQUIT, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil [archaic], assoilzie [Scot.]; discharge, release; liberate [See Liberation].
reprieve, respite; pardon (forgive) [See Forgiveness]; let off, let off scot-free.
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| ADJECTIVE: | ACQUITTED &c. v.; uncondemned, unpunished, unchastised; recommended to mercy.
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| QUOTATIONS: | - Nemo bis punitur pro eodem delicto.
- And earthly power doth then show likest God’s When mercy seasons justice.—Merchant of Venice
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