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Exonerate

Definition

(formal, legal) To officially clear someone of blame or suspicion, especially by providing evidence that proves their innocence. Typically used in formal or legal contexts to describe the outcome of an investigation or trial.

Example Sentences

1The DNA evidence exonerated the wrongly accused suspect after years of imprisonment.
2Does the new testimony exonerate the defendant of the charges brought against them, or does it merely raise reasonable doubt?
3The investigative journalist's work helped to exonerate the whistleblower who had been falsely accused of treason.
4The appeals court exonerated the convicted felon, citing prosecutorial misconduct and the withholding of exculpatory evidence.
5There is a growing concern that the rush to exonerate public figures of wrongdoing can sometimes lead to a miscarriage of justice.

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