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.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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