exonerative
Proving someone innocent
Exonerative describes something that clears a person of blame, guilt, or responsibility.
Exonerative evidence might free a wrongly convicted prisoner.
An exonerative report concludes that no wrongdoing occurred.
The DNA results were exonerative, proving he couldn't have committed the crime.
Clearing from fault
- vindicationClearance of blame
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- exculpatingProving not guilty
blamelessness · guiltlessness · wrongful conviction · DNA evidence · mistaken identity · false accusation · rehabilitation · charges dropped
Formal clearing of charges
- verdictOfficial court decision
- not guiltyCleared of charges
- defenseProtection against harm
- alibiDefense of location
evidence · testimony · witness · trial · courtroom · judge · jury · prosecution
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- amnestyGroup pardon from authorities
grace · compassion · leniency · condonation · forbearance · reconciliation · absolution · understanding
Easing of distress
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
- liberationRelease from constraint
- solaceRelief from distress
- reprievePostponement of punishment
comfort · easing · lightening · peace of mind · closure · resolution · restoration · second chance
exculpation
Clearing from fault
- vindicationClearance of blame
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
exculpating · blamelessness · guiltlessness · wrongful conviction · DNA evidence · mistaken identity · false accusation · rehabilitation · charges dropped · case dismissed
acquittal
Formal clearing of charges
- verdictOfficial court decision
- not guiltyCleared of charges
- defenseProtection against harm
alibi · evidence · testimony · witness · trial · courtroom · judge · jury · prosecution · cross-examination
forgiveness
Releasing resentment toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
amnesty · grace · compassion · leniency · condonation · forbearance · reconciliation · absolution · understanding · humanity
relief
Easing of distress
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
- liberationRelease from constraint
- solaceRelief from distress
reprieve · comfort · easing · lightening · peace of mind · closure · resolution · restoration · second chance · fresh start
exonerativeincriminating
Proving guilt or wrongdoing
inculpatory · damning · incriminatory · condemning · accusatory
- DNA exonerationFreedom through genetic proof