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
Noun
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That matters because presidential pardons only apply to federal offenses, not state cases.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026 -
The case was dismissed in December 2023 after President Joe Biden granted him a pardon as part of a prisoner swap with Venezuela.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, veterans may qualify for some types of debt relief or forgiveness under certain circumstances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Student loan forgiveness is taxable again.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sunday will feature clearing skies early on with sunshine for the remainder of the day.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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An email seeking comment about the exoneration was not immediately answered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Administrative complaints start the process that ends at the state Board of Medicine with either exoneration or punitive action.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The prosecution was dropped in October 2008 after a jury split 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ali handed the money to a relative of Juror 52 and said there would be more money if the juror voted for acquittal in the trial.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
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For those who have suffered under the grip of the Khamenei regime, the destruction of some facilities – including detention centers and morality police compounds – brings a complicated sense of relief and vindication.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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This was vindication for his patient work.—
Devin Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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