■ verb ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted )
1》 formally declare (someone) not guilty of a criminal charge.
2》 ( ~ oneself ) conduct oneself or perform in a specified way: the goalkeeper ~ted himself well.
↘( ~ oneself of ) archaic discharge (a duty or responsibility).
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er , from med. L. ~are 'pay a debt', from ad- 'to' + quitare 'set free'.