Exculpation (noun)

The act of exculpating, or the state of being exculpated; the act of clearing from alleged fault or guilt.

Origin:

From latin exculpationem (exculpation), from ex- + culpare (to blame).

Examples:

1. The lawyer argued for his client's exculpation on the grounds of self-defense.
2. The judge granted exculpation to the accused due to lack of evidence.
3. The exculpation of the accused was met with mixed reactions from the public.
4. The evidence presented led to the exculpation of the suspect.
5. His exculpation was a result of a strong alibi witness.