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Definition of exoneration

exoneration

/ɪɡˌzɑːnəˈreɪʃən/
ex · on · er · a · tion
Plural:exonerations
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Adjective:exonerative
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exoneration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The official action of absolving someone from blame, fault, or a criminal charge, or the state of being cleared of guilt.

Example

"New forensic evidence ultimately led to the wrongly convicted man's full exoneration after a decade in prison."

2

The release of someone from a duty, obligation, or financial liability.

Example

"The legal contract included a clause providing for the exoneration of the trustees from personal liability."

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• Rhymes for exoneration

• Nearby Words

exodus
exonarthex
exonerate
exoneration
exonerative
exoneree
exorbitant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Late Latin exoneratio, from exonerare ('to free from a burden'), combining ex- ('out of') and onus ('burden' or 'load').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exoneration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exoneration
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