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acquittal meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 3× in SSC · latest SSC CGL 2025 T-1One Word Substitution · Spelling
acquittal noun

Meaning: A judgment that a person is not guilty of a crime.

Hindi: दोषमुक्ति / बरी होना

Synonyms: exoneration, vindication, discharge

Antonyms: conviction, sentencing

Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024

acquittal in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which he has been charged

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Acquittal

    Here's an explanation:
    In legal terminology, an acquittal is a judgment made by a court in which a person is found not guilty of the crime they were accused of. This happens after a trial where the evidence presented does not prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, the defendant is released and free from the charges.
    To break it down further:
    • Acquittal: The legal verdict that the defendant is not guilty.
    • Writ: A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority.
    • Petition: A formal request made to a court or other authority.
    • Appellant: A person who appeals a court's decision to a higher court.
    In the context of the group of words given, acquit

  2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling

    Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'formal release from a criminal charge'.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Acquittal

    The correct spelling is 'acquittal' (double-t, double-... a-c-q-u-i-t-t-a-l).
    It means a formal release/judgment that a person is not guilty.
    'Acquitall', 'Acquital' and 'Aquittal' are misspellings.

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acquittal – questions

What is the meaning of acquittal in Hindi?

acquittal means “दोषमुक्ति / बरी होना” in Hindi. In English: A judgment that a person is not guilty of a crime.

What are the synonyms of acquittal?

Synonyms of acquittal: exoneration, vindication, discharge.

What is the opposite of acquittal?

Antonyms of acquittal: conviction, sentencing.

Has acquittal been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – acquittal has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024.

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