exoneration

noun

Definition of exonerationnext
as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing the accused refused a plea bargain, asserting that he was innocent and would settle for nothing less than complete exoneration

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  1. pardon
  2. forgiveness
  3. clearing
  4. acquittal
  5. vindication
Noun
  • The president had previously issued 122 commutations and 21 other pardons.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Accepting a pardon carries with it the suggestion of accepting guilt.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • In October, the department said the Biden administration approved additional forgiveness, bringing the total relief to $175 billion in student debt relief for nearly 5 million borrowers.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Shares had rallied in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory, as investors figured the company would benefit from more stringent student loan forgiveness policies expected under Trump.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • The claim: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter identified as 'Samuel H. Ide' A Dec. 5 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of a man in a black T-shirt and glasses holding a rifle in a wooded clearing.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In New York City, rainfall will likely drench parade-goers in the morning, with clearing expected by midafternoon.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of clearing
Noun
  • Even with Penny’s acquittal, Bragg’s prosecution will make good people think twice before coming to the aid of helpless people.
    The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
  • First, in January 2022, Josh's lawyer filed for an acquittal, which was rejected.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.
    Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a statement Monday morning, Hill said the dismissal is a vindication of his longstanding denial of the claims.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of vindication
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