Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget

970. Acquittal — N. acquittal, acquitment†; clearance, exculpation;

acquittance, clearance, exoneration; discharge &c (release) 750; quietus, absolution, compurgation†, reprieve, respite; pardon &c (forgiveness) 918. [Exemption from punishment] impunity; diplomatic immunity; immunity; plea bargain, deal with the prosecutor. [in civil suits] no cause for action; no damages. V. acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil†; discharge, release; liberate &c 750. reprieve, respite; pardon &c (forgive) 918; let off, let off scot- free. drop the charges. plea bargain, strike a deal. no-cause (in civil suits); get no-caused Adj. acquitted &c v.; uncondemned, unpunished, unchastised. not guilty; not proven. not liable. Phr. nemo bis punitur pro codem delicto [Lat.].