acquittance, clearance, exoneration; discharge &c (release) 750;
quietus, absolution, compurgation†, reprieve, respite; pardon &c
(forgiveness) 918.
[Exemption from punishment] impunity; diplomatic immunity;
immunity; plea bargain, deal with the prosecutor.
[in civil suits] no cause for action; no damages.
V. acquit, exculpate, exonerate, clear; absolve, whitewash, assoil†;
discharge, release; liberate &c 750.
reprieve, respite; pardon &c (forgive) 918; let off, let off scot-
free.
drop the charges.
plea bargain, strike a deal.
no-cause (in civil suits); get no-caused
Adj. acquitted &c v.; uncondemned, unpunished, unchastised.
not guilty; not proven.
not liable.
Phr. nemo bis punitur pro codem delicto [Lat.].