What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bill departed, as a man found innocent (9)" mean?

The definition is "found innocent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AC (synonym of "Bill") + QUIT (synonym of "departed,") + TED (abbreviation of "man"); definition: "found innocent" The answer is ACQUITTED.

Bill departed, as a man found innocent (9)

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