as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
the accused refused a plea bargain, asserting that he was innocent and would settle for nothing less than complete exoneration
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Recent Examples of exoneration
Soon, an administrative complaint will be filed to start the process toward a final disciplinary decision or exoneration.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Mason, of course, gets him an exoneration.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Details about the preliminary finding spurred stories speculating about Robinson’s possible exoneration.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
The first generation provided exoneration in an accident.
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James Morris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The law isn’t perfect, raising several barriers to testing, but still, DNA evidence has featured in 17 of Florida’s 30 death row exonerations.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Despite Clark’s exoneration and the multimillion-dollar award, Warford’s killing remains unsolved, and no one has been convicted in the case.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Although Simon has never been charged with a crime, many of her former cases are under review and more exonerations are expected, attorneys with the University of Michigan Innocence Clinic told CNN.
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Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Dozens of other prosecutors around America quickly followed in establishing conviction review units resulting in hundreds of exonerations.
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John O’Hara,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Mason, of course, gets him an exoneration.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Details about the preliminary finding spurred stories speculating about Robinson’s possible exoneration.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
The first generation provided exoneration in an accident.
—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The law isn’t perfect, raising several barriers to testing, but still, DNA evidence has featured in 17 of Florida’s 30 death row exonerations.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Despite Clark’s exoneration and the multimillion-dollar award, Warford’s killing remains unsolved, and no one has been convicted in the case.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Although Simon has never been charged with a crime, many of her former cases are under review and more exonerations are expected, attorneys with the University of Michigan Innocence Clinic told CNN.
—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Dozens of other prosecutors around America quickly followed in establishing conviction review units resulting in hundreds of exonerations.
—
John O’Hara,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exoneration
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The school construction scandal should not end in a presidential pardon.
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Maxwell's former attorney, David Markus, told reporters last summer that Maxwell had not requested a pardon, but would welcome any relief.
Noun
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As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.
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Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.
Noun
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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected last night after a confrontation with Nationals starter Cade Cavalli that led to benches clearing.
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The technique helps the body’s existing waste-clearing system catch up, and people are commonly advised to drink extra water afterward to support that processing.
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The 12-person federal jury’s acquittal on Tuesday spared Yener of potentially decades in prison if he had been convicted of the main explosive charge.
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Associate Judge Andi Saputra, who offered the sole dissenting opinion in the decision and called for acquittal, said the case offered no proof of malicious intent, wrongdoing or any indication of a conflict of interest.
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For Alston, the scale of the effort offers a personal vindication.
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Markets do not pay for eventual intellectual vindication.
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“Exoneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exoneration. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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