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exonerated

 

[ ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To exonerate someone means to clear them from blame or fault, especially in a legal context. This term is often used when someone who has been accused of a crime is found to be innocent after all evidence has been reviewed. Exoneration can occur through various means, including new evidence surfacing or the dismissal of charges. This action can have profound implications for the individual's life, allowing them to restore their reputation and reclaim their place in society.

Synonyms

absolve, acquit, clear, pardon, vindicate

Examples of usage

  • The court exonerated him after new evidence emerged.
  • She was exonerated and her name was cleared.
  • The DNA test results exonerated the wrongly accused.
  • The investigation was thorough, leading to his exoneration.

Translations

Translations of the word "exonerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exonerado

🇮🇳 मुक्त

🇩🇪 rehabilitiert

🇮🇩 dibebaskan

🇺🇦 виправданий

🇵🇱 uniewinniony

🇯🇵 免罪された

🇫🇷 exonéré

🇪🇸 exonerado

🇹🇷 aklanmış

🇰🇷 무죄로 풀려난

🇸🇦 مُعفى

🇨🇿 osvobozený

🇸🇰 oslobodený

🇨🇳 被免除的

🇸🇮 oproščen

🇮🇸 frelsaður

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 გამოწერილი

🇦🇿 bərpa olunmuş

🇲🇽 exonerado

Etymology

The term 'exonerate' comes from the Latin word 'exonerare,' which means 'to free from a burden or load.' This root combines 'ex,' meaning 'out of' or 'from,' and 'onerare,' meaning 'to burden.' The word has evolved through Middle English and was adopted into modern English usage in the early 19th century, primarily within legal parlance. Its emergence is closely tied to the growing emphasis on individual rights and the integrity of the judicial process. Over time, it has come to symbolize not only a legal resolution but also a broader social justice context, reflecting society's ongoing pursuit to rectify past wrongs and ensure that the innocent are rightfully recognized.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,865, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.