desonerar

[dez-o-ne-rar]
verb
to exonerate, to relieve of burden, to exempt from obligation
1. To free someone from a responsibility, obligation, or burden
The new law exonerates small businesses from certain tax obligations.
A nova lei desonerou as pequenas empresas de certas obrigações fiscais.
2. To clear someone of blame or accusation
The evidence exonerated him from the charges.
As provas o desoneraram das acusações.
3. To relieve of a financial burden or debt
The government decided to exonerate low-income families from property taxes.
O governo decidiu desonerar as famílias de baixa renda do imposto predial.
Desonerar is frequently used in Brazilian legal, fiscal, and administrative contexts, particularly when discussing tax exemptions, government relief programs, or legal verdicts. The word conveys a formal tone and is common in official documents, legislation, and judicial rulings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
isentareximirabsolverlivrardispensar
Antonyms / Antônimos
onerarsobrecarregarincriminaracusar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desonerar
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
desonerar
Common in business and fiscal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desonerar
Used in legal and administrative discourse
Portugal
desonerar
Equivalent usage but less frequent than in Brazil; 'isentar' is more common

Related Words

oneraçãoisençãoimunidadedispensaabsolvição

Related Idioms & Phrases

desonerar alguém de responsabilidades (to free someone from responsibilities)
desonerar de culpa (to exonerate from guilt)
desonerar de encargos (to relieve of charges or burdens)
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