be exonerated
[/bi ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
ser exonerado; ser inocentado; ser absolvido
1. to be freed from blame, responsibility, or accusation; to be declared not guilty or innocent of a charge
The defendant was exonerated after new DNA evidence proved his innocence.
O réu foi exonerado após novas provas de DNA provarem sua inocência.
2. to be released from an obligation or duty
The company was exonerated from liability in the accident.
A empresa foi exonerada de responsabilidade no acidente.
3. to be vindicated or cleared of wrongdoing
After the investigation, she was finally exonerated and her reputation restored.
Após a investigação, ela foi finalmente inocentada e sua reputação foi restaurada.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, exoneration is a significant event often covered by media. In Brazil, it's commonly used in criminal justice contexts. In the USA, exoneration programs have become important for addressing wrongful convictions, particularly involving death row inmates. The term carries considerable weight in both cultures as it represents a complete restoration of one's legal and social standing.
NYC Slang
get off the hook; beat the rap
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