👉 In the context of law or legal terminology, "proacquittal" refers to a formal request for an order of acquittal from a court. It is typically used in situations where a person has been convicted of a crime and they wish to have their sentence reduced or their charges dropped. The term comes from Latin "pro", which means "for", "against", or "with". In legal contexts, it often refers to the act of appealing a conviction or charge to an administrative body (
