What does the cryptic crossword clue "Got off with appeal after case for acquittal (4)" mean?

The definition is "Got". The wordplay uses charade, parts. AL (middle of "acquittal") [outer letters: "case"] + IT (synonym of "appeal"); definition: "Got off" The answer is ALIT.

Got off with appeal after case for acquittal (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29439 | 25 Across | 2024-07-19 flower

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