exonerate
verb (used with object)
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate.
exonerative
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a word derived from
exonerate.
Example Sentences
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Justice David B. Lewis’ unanimous opinion rejected much of the exonerative evidence as insufficient to prove “actual innocence.”
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2023
