noun
- the act of officially clearing someone from blame or fault
Examples
- The DNA evidence led to his complete exoneration after twenty years in prison.
- The investigation resulted in the exoneration of all accused employees.
- She demanded a public exoneration of her reputation.
- The committee’s report provided full exoneration for the whistleblower.
- His exoneration came too late to repair the damage to his career.
- The new testimony offered hope for the defendant’s exoneration.