exonerating answer
[/ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪŋ ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: exonerating answers
resposta exoneratória
1. A response or reply that serves to clear someone of blame, guilt, or responsibility; an answer that provides evidence or argument proving innocence or absolution
The witness's exonerating answer proved that the defendant was not at the scene of the crime.
A resposta exoneratória da testemunha provou que o réu não estava no local do crime.
2. In legal contexts, a statement or testimony that absolves a party of wrongdoing or liability
The defendant's exonerating answer to the accusations was supported by documentary evidence.
A resposta exoneratória do acusado às acusações foi apoiada por evidências documentais.
This term is primarily used in legal and formal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly found in judicial proceedings and legal documents. The concept emphasizes the importance of providing truthful testimony or evidence that can absolve someone of wrongdoing, which is central to the principle of due process in both legal systems.
NYC Slang
beat the rap with your answer; clean answer; walk-free response
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