acquit
v.
early 13c., "to satisfy a debt" (either for oneself or on behalf of another), from Old French aquiter "pay, pay up, settle a claim" (12c.), from a "to" (see ad-) + quite "free, clear" (see quit, adj.). Meanings "set free from charges" and "to discharge one's duty" both recorded from late 14c. Related: Acquitted; acquitting.
〔李〕[ac-(ad-);quit] v.使卸去（责任等）； 宣判无罪 ←quies,quiet,quit (L quies,quietus F quitter )= rest 休止