the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge:I would like to highlight the importance of not only the release, but also the exoneration of political prisoners.
the act of relieving someone of an obligation or duty:The granting of tax exemptions and exonerations is one of the most common types of influence peddling used by corrupt regimes.
Lykos recommended an exoneration and a judge accepted, clearing the way for Rodriguez to collect his compensation.
Pat Lykos: Texas' Capital Punishment Avenger|Ben Crair|April 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Mollohan portrayed the end of the inquiry as an exoneration and is seeking his 15th term in the House in the November elections.
Holder's Next Headache|Philip Shenon|March 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
An official investigation, held at his demand, resulted in his exoneration.
Myths of the Cherokee|James Mooney
“It was not her fault that it had not turned out better,” he said; and he did not seem to hear her exoneration of Rosamond.
The Three Brides|Charlotte M. Yonge
These misericords were exoneration from duties granted by the Abbots to the monks.
Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England|Richard Valpy French
And as for exoneration—I dont agree with you, and Adrienne doesnt agree.
Adrienne Toner|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
None of our excuses can be made persuasive enough for exoneration.
Pieces of Hate|Heywood Broun
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