absolve, inocenta
1. Third person singular present tense of 'acquit': to declare someone not guilty of a charge in a court of law
The jury acquits the defendant of all charges.
O júri absolve o réu de todas as acusações.
2. To discharge or free someone from an obligation or duty
He acquits himself well in his new role.
Ele se desempenha bem em seu novo papel.
3. To behave or conduct oneself in a specified manner
She acquits herself with distinction at the competition.
Ela se comporta com distinção na competição.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, 'acquits' is a critical term in court proceedings. A jury's decision to acquit a defendant is protected by 'double jeopardy' laws, preventing the person from being tried again for the same charge. The phrase 'acquit oneself' is commonly used in both cultures to describe how someone performs or conducts themselves in a situation.
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