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Synonyms
ac·quit (ə-kwĭt́)

[Middle English aquiten, from Old French aquiter, a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad–), + quite, free, clear (from Medieval Latin quittus) (variant of Latin quiētus past participle of quiēscere, to rest; see kweiə-).]

transitive verb: -quit·ted, -quit·ting, -quits. 

  1. Law To free or clear from a charge or accusation.
  2. To release or discharge from a duty.
  3. To conduct (oneself) in a specified manner: acquitted herself well during the interview.
  4. Obsolete To repay.

derivatives

ac·quit́ter
noun