
Exonerate
Legal Context
Typically used in legal situations to describe a formal legal decision.

The court exonerated the defendant after new evidence was presented.
Not Just Innocence
'Exonerate' doesn't just mean innocent. It means proven not responsible for a crime.

Despite personal doubts, the jury exonerated him due to lack of evidence.
Complete Clearance
Indicates a total removal of blame, not just a reduction of suspicion.

After the alibi was confirmed, the suspect was fully exonerated.
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AbsolveAcquitClearDischargeExculpateFreeReleaseVindicate
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