Acquit vs Absolve

Both 'acquit' and 'absolve' mean to free someone from some accusation. But 'acquit' is a legal term, whereas 'absolve' is used in other contexts such as social, political, religious, etc. Examples:
        1. The judge acquitted him of theft.
        2. They were acquitted on all charges.
        3. The priest absolved him of his sins.
        4. The principal absolved the boys from the charge of damaging the fans.
'Absolve' is followed by either the preposition 'of' or 'from', acquit always by 'of', and 'on' in passive voice. Their noun forms are 'absolution' and 'acquittal'. Examples:
        1. The acquittal gave her hope for a better life.
        2. There can be no absolution for your crimes.