Exonerating
/ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Serving to clear from blame or guilt, especially in a legal context.
The exonerating evidence proved the defendant's innocence.
Forms
- exonerate
- exonerated
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Commentary
Often used adjectivally in legal writing to describe evidence or circumstances that remove liability or fault.
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