absolve
verb (used with object)
to free from guilt or blame or their consequences.
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
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“If there should be any miscarriage in the bestowal of the honour at least Pitherby will have absolved himself from any charge of contributory negligence.”
From When William Came by Saki