exonerates

[ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪts]
verb
exonera
1. to free someone from blame or responsibility for something, especially a crime or wrongdoing
The new evidence exonerates the defendant of all charges.
A nova evidência exonera o acusado de todas as acusações.
2. to relieve someone of a duty or obligation
This clause exonerates the company from liability.
Esta cláusula exonera a empresa de responsabilidade.
In Brazilian legal systems, 'exonera' is a formal term used primarily in juridical contexts. In the USA, 'exonerates' is commonly used in media coverage of criminal cases and legal proceedings, often appearing in news reports about wrongful convictions or innocence projects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acquitsclearsvindicatesabsolvesexculpates
Antonyms / Antônimos
incriminatesimplicatesaccusescondemns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exonera
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
exonera
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in legal documents
Legal contexts
inocenta; absolve
Alternative terms used in court proceedings

Related Words

exonerationexonerativeexoneratorinnocent

Related Idioms & Phrases

exonerate someone of charges
exonerate someone from blame
exonerate someone in the eyes of the law
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