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exonerate

/ɛksəˈneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does exonerate mean?

verb

To officially declare someone innocent of a crime or wrongdoing, or to relieve someone of a responsibility or obligation.

Example

"The court's decision exonerated the defendant of all charges, citing lack of evidence."

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