Exoneration
/ɪɡˌzɒnəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of officially absolving someone from blame or fault, especially after a legal investigation or trial.
The new evidence led to the exoneration of the wrongfully accused defendant.
Forms
- exonerations
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Commentary
Exoneration specifically denotes formal clearance from alleged wrongdoing, often post-conviction; distinct from pardon which may not imply innocence.
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