Exoneration
(noun)
- The act of exonerating or the state of being exonerated.
- The clearing from blame or guilt.
Origin:
Late latin exoneration-, exoneratio, from latin exonerare to discharge, from ex- + onerare to load.
Examples:
- The exoneration of the falsely accused man was a victory for justice.
- He was seeking exoneration from the charges brought against him.
- The DNA evidence led to his exoneration.
- The committee's exoneration of the company was controversial.
- The exoneration of the soldier was a relief for his family.