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
  • Perhaps a dual pardon of Hunter Biden and Trump would help that cause.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Another 10 states set up additional barriers, such as requiring a governor's pardon, or barring people with certain felony convictions from voting indefinitely.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • An adverse decision by the court could have much broader implications for student loan forgiveness under other IDR plans, as well.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • While the Department of Education has provided loan forgiveness for millions of Americans, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, which filed the suit, says these students were left out of the loan cancellation plans without due process of law or considering the evidence from these borrowers.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • Michael said that if the group can even become a clearing house for statistics on distracted driving, that is a victory.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Photos shared by the fire department show the mangled tower draped across a dirt clearing behind a line of homes.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of clearing
Noun
  • The Brothers Said That OJ Simpson's Acquittal Had A ‘Profound’ Impact On Their Case In the documentary, Lyle Menendez argued that OJ Simpson’s acquittal had a huge impact on their second trial, which began eight days after Simpson’s trial ended.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • If the trial resulted in an acquittal, the case would be over and the prosecution could not appeal.
    Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • Had Erik Ten Hag departed with a feeling of vindication after Manchester United's shock 2-1 win against bitter rivals Manchester City in May's FA Cup final, both sides could have parted ways with heads held high.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • One seeking vindication, promising a return to greatness.
    Addie Morfoot, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of vindication
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