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The legal concept of “acquittal” refers to a verdict or judgment made by a court in a criminal trial, indicating that the accused person is not guilty of the charges brought against them. It is the opposite of a conviction, which would find the defendant guilty of the alleged crime.

When a defendant is acquitted, it means that the prosecution failed to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The acquittal can be based on various factors, such as insufficient evidence, lack of witnesses, inconsistencies in testimony, or errors committed during the investigation or trial process.