Acquit or Aquit

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Acquit (not Aquit).

Correct Spelling

Acquit

Incorrect Spelling

Aquit

How common is this error?

There are 24,600 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Aquit'. 'Aquit' ranks in the top 190 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 7 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'acquit' is primarily a verb. It means to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. It can also mean to conduct oneself in a specified way.

Examples of acquit being used in a sentence:

Correct The jury decided to acquit the defendant after a thorough examination of the evidence.
Incorrect The jury decided to aquit the defendant after a thorough examination of the evidence.
Correct She felt a sense of relief when the judge chose to acquit her of the charges.
Incorrect She felt a sense of relief when the judge chose to aquit her of the charges.
Correct The scandal left many wondering if the wealthy businessman would ever truly be acquitted of his alleged crimes.
Incorrect The scandal left many wondering if the wealthy businessman would ever truly be aquitted of his alleged crimes.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Acquit

What is its origin?

The word 'acquit' originates from the Middle English term 'acquiten', which comes from the Anglo-French 'acquiter', meaning to discharge or free. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'acquitare', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'quietare' (set free, release), from 'quietus', meaning free or at rest.

How do you pronounce acquit?

The word 'acquit' is pronounced as /əˈkwɪt/. It sounds like "uh-kwit."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'acquit' can be used in a sentence like this: "The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges after examining the evidence." It is important to ensure the correct spelling of 'acquit,' as it is often confused with 'acquit' and 'acquittal,' and to use it in the appropriate legal context, indicating a formal declaration of innocence rather than a casual dismissal of guilt.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.