Exonerates
/ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of exonerate; to officially declare someone free from blame or responsibility.
The court exonerates the defendant after reviewing new evidence.
Forms
- exonerate
- exonerated
- exonerating
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Commentary
This entry covers the inflected form; see the base term 'exonerate' for the full legal definition.
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