To Drop Criminal Charges by an Innocent Verdict

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fantasy World , Group 866, Puzzle 3 (Protective Spell).

Question is: To Drop Criminal Charges by an Innocent Verdict

and the answer is: ACQUIT

Word Meaning:

ACQUIT — (transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

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