exonerated
/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪtɪd/
adjective
- Freed from blame, guilt, or responsibility for a wrongdoing or mistake.
- She felt exonerated when the security footage proved she hadn't taken the money.
- After new evidence was found, the exonerated prisoner walked free from court.
- The exonerated student was finally allowed to return to class after the misunderstanding was cleared up.
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