v. (acquitted, acquitting)
1. tr. (often foll. by of) declare (a person) not guilty (were acquitted of the offence).
2 refl. a conduct oneself or perform in a specified way (we acquitted ourselves well). b (foll. by of) discharge (a duty or responsibility).
Etymology: ME f. OF aquiter f. med.L acquitare pay a debt (as AC-, QUIT)