This use means to show that you did not do something wrong or to behave in a good way in a difficult situation.
He tried to acquit himself of the team's failure.
She acquitted herself well in the interview.
It means to act or do something in a way that people notice, usually in a good way during a test or challenge.
She acquitted herself well on stage.
The students acquitted themselves with pride.
Used in official or military settings to say someone is officially declared not guilty after examining facts.
The soldier was acquitted of all wrongdoing.
Officials acquitted him after the investigation.
