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absolve

/æbzɒlv/ verb · British & US
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What does absolve mean?

verb

To declare or show that someone is not guilty of a crime or fault, or to forgive someone for something they have done. To free someone from a responsibility or obligation.

Example

"The judge absolved the defendant of all charges, citing lack of evidence."

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