noun
exoneration
Exoneration (noun) means the act of formally clearing someone of blame or of a charge against them.
noun
1
The act of formally clearing someone of blame or of a charge against them.
"Mr. Spitzer’s proposal also calls for the creation of a state office that would be responsible for studying all cases that resulted in exonerations and looking for flaws in the system that led to those wrongful convictions."
— Patrick Mcgeehan, New York Plan for DNA Data in Most Crimes (2007)
2
Being cleared of a charge or blame placed on you.
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Etymology
From Latin exonerātiō. By surface analysis, exonerate + -ion.
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Rhymes for exoneration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exoneration?
"exoneration" (noun) means the act of formally clearing someone of blame or of a charge against them.
What is another word for exoneration?
Other words for "exoneration" include vindication.
What is the opposite of exoneration?
The opposite of "exoneration" is condemnation.
What are the different meanings of exoneration?
"exoneration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of formally clearing someone of blame or of a charge against them; 2. Being cleared of a charge or blame placed on you.
