exoneration

• Nom désignant l'action ou le fait de décharger quelqu'un d'une culpabilité, d'une accusation ou d'une obligation, ou l'acte de le disculper face à des critiques ou des reproches.

A noun referring to the state of being cleared from blame, accusation, or obligation, or the act of vindicating someone against criticism or censure.

indénombrable

1. Relief from blameC1formal

   The state of being officially cleared of blame or fault for a wrongdoing.

   exonération

   • The new evidence led to his exoneration after years in prison.
   • She fought for her exoneration in court.
   • The committee's report resulted in the exoneration of the accused official.

   Synonymesabsolutionacquittalclearanceexculpationvindication

   Antonymesaccusationblamecondemnationconvictionguilt

2. Vindication or defenseC1formal

   The act of defending someone against criticism or proving that criticism is unjustified.

   Disculpation, justification

   • His exoneration came after a thorough investigation.
   • The article served as an exoneration of the controversial policy.
   • Public exoneration was important for restoring her reputation.

   Synonymesabsolutiondefenseexculpationjustificationvindication

   Antonymesaccusationblamecensurecondemnationcriticism