Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'formal release from a criminal charge'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Acquittal.
Correct Word: Acquittal
Meaning: A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged; a formal legal discharge or release. Example: The defendant hugged his lawyer in relief after the jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.