exoneration
pronunciation
How to pronounce exoneration in British English:
UK [ɪɡˌzɒnə'reɪʃn]
How to pronounce exoneration in American English:
US [ɪɡˌzɒnə'reɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
- the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
Word Origin
- exoneration (n.)
- 1630s, from Late Latin exonerationem (nominative exoneratio) "an unloading, lightening," noun of action from past participle stem of exonerare "free from a burden" (see exonerate).
Example
- 1. Mr worsfold has since asked for a letter of exoneration from police .
- 2. Mr noda lacks charisma , and recently issued a bizarre exoneration of war criminals .
- 3. But other than an announcement of exoneration , details of the case were never disclosed .
- 4. He must be ecstatic about your exoneration .
- 5. Empathy for the criminal 's childhood misery does not imply exoneration of the crimes he committed as an adult .