acquittal
/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/noun
High School
1
The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
2
A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.
3
Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
4
The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance.
5
Avoidance of danger; deliverance.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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