exculpation

noun

Definition of exculpationnext
as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exculpation
  1. pardon
  2. forgiveness
  3. clearing
  4. acquittal
  5. vindication
Noun
  • He was sentenced to five years in prison and served two years before his pardon and eventual deportation by Coolidge.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Despite having previously pledged not to use the vast powers of the presidency to benefit his family, President Biden granted Hunter a full and unconditional pardon on December 1.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The post misrepresents a ritual known as the opening of holy doors, which marks the start of a special period of forgiveness for the Catholic Church.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • California How Trump’s win could reshape UC research, LGBTQ+ rights and student loan forgiveness Nov. 8, 2024 What the plaintiffs say Julianne Fleischer, legal counsel for Advocates for Faith & Freedom, acknowledged California law.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • One actually needs to go into the forest and find a clearing.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.
    Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of clearing
Noun
  • Even with Penny’s acquittal, Bragg’s prosecution will make good people think twice before coming to the aid of helpless people.
    The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
  • First, in January 2022, Josh's lawyer filed for an acquittal, which was rejected.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.
    Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a statement Monday morning, Hill said the dismissal is a vindication of his longstanding denial of the claims.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of vindication
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