1. 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.