What does assolto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word assolto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use assolto in Italian.

The word assolto in Italian means acquit, absolve, release, fulfill, dismissal with prejudice. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word assolto

acquit

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (diritto: dichiarare innocente)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La giuria assolse l'imputato per mancanza di prove.
The jury acquitted the accused due to lack of evidence.

absolve

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (religione: dai peccati)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il confessore aveva assolto Mario affidandogli una lieve penitenza.
The confessor absolved Mario and assigned him a light penance.

release

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (liberare da un obbligo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il capo assolse Silvia dal partecipare alla riunione perché non si sentiva bene.
Silvia's boss released her from having to attend the meeting as she wasn't feeling well.

fulfill

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (eseguire, adempiere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho assolto tutti i miei obblighi e ora posso uscire con gli amici.
I have carried out (or: performed) all my duties and can now go out with my friends.

dismissal with prejudice

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