prosciogliere

to acquit, to clear (of charges)

verb proh-SHOL-yeh-reh Rare

Usage Note

Prosciogliere is a formal legal verb meaning to acquit or exonerate someone of criminal charges. It uses avere as auxiliary. The past participle is prosciolto (irregular). It is stronger than assolvere in legal contexts — prosciogliere typically ends the case entirely, whereas assolvere can refer to acquittal at trial.

Examples

"Il giudice ha prosciolto l'imputato da ogni accusa."

Natural Translation

The judge acquitted the defendant of all charges.

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