Definition of: acquit

(ə·kwit′) v.t. ac·quit·ted, ac·quit·ting
1. To free or clear, as from an accusation; declare innocent; exonerate.
2. To relieve, as of an obligation; absolve: Your generosity acquits you of all further duties toward me.
3. To repay or return, as a favor; discharge, as a debt.
4. To conduct (oneself); perform one's part: He acquitted himself like a man. See synonyms under ABSOLVE, JUSTIFY, PARDON. [<OF aquiter <L ad- to + quietare settle, quiet]
—ac·quit′ter noun