Exculpate (verb)

1. To clear from blame or guilt; to absolve; to vindicate.
2. To clear from blame, guilt or fault; to absolve or vindicate from accusation or suspicion.

Origin:

From the latin word "exculpare" meaning "to clear from blame".

Examples:

1. The lawyer worked to exculpate his client from the charges.
2. The witness's testimony exculpated the defendant from blame.
3. The evidence exculpated him from all suspicion of involvement in the crime.
4. The investigation exculpated the company from any wrongdoing.
5. The alibi exculpated the suspect and he was released.