exoneration

Other forms: exonerations

Definitions of exoneration
  1. noun
    the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
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    type of:
    condition, status
    a state at a particular time
  2. noun
    the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
    synonyms: vindication
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    types:
    justification
    the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
    rehabilitation
    vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation
    type of:
    clearing
    the act of freeing from suspicion
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