Exoneration

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Pronunciation: /ɪɡˌzɑːnəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of exoneration

noun the act of clearing someone from blame or accusation; the state of being declared not guilty

Example Sentences

A1 The exoneration of the wrongly accused man brought him great relief.

A2 The exoneration of the suspect was a result of new evidence coming to light.

B1 The exoneration of the defendant was a turning point in the trial.

B2 The exoneration of the politician was met with skepticism by the public.

C1 The exoneration of the company CEO was a major news story that shocked many.

C2 The exoneration of the athlete was a long-awaited vindication of his innocence.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The detective exonerated the suspect after finding new evidence.

A2 The teacher exonerated the student for being late to class.

B1 The court exonerated the wrongly accused man after years of imprisonment.

B2 The investigation exonerated the company of any wrongdoing.

C1 The thorough investigation exonerated the defendant and led to the real culprit's arrest.

C2 The forensic evidence exonerated the defendant, proving his innocence beyond a doubt.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The exoneration of the suspect was a relief for his family.

A2 The exoneration of the defendant was a turning point in the trial.

B1 The exoneration of the accused was based on new evidence.

B2 The exoneration of the politician led to a public outcry.

C1 The exoneration of the company was a result of a thorough investigation.

C2 The exoneration of the athlete restored his reputation in the sports world.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The detective's exoneration of the suspect was unexpected.

A2 The exoneration of the defendant was a relief for his family.

B1 The exoneration of the wrongly accused man brought attention to flaws in the justice system.

B2 The exoneration of the athlete was widely celebrated by fans and supporters.

C1 The exoneration of the politician led to a complete reevaluation of the case.

C2 The exoneration of the scientist was a major turning point in the investigation.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The exoneration of the suspect surprised everyone.

A2 Her exoneration from all charges brought her great relief.

B1 The exoneration of the wrongly accused man was a long-awaited victory for justice.

B2 The exoneration of the defendant was a result of new evidence coming to light.

C1 The exoneration of the politician was a controversial decision that divided public opinion.

C2 The exoneration of the company executives was seen as a miscarriage of justice by many.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The exoneration of the suspect was a relief for his family.

A2 The exoneration of the defendant came as a surprise to many.

B1 The exoneration of the accused was a result of new evidence coming to light.

B2 The exoneration of the politician was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C1 The exoneration of the wrongly convicted man was a long-awaited victory for justice.

C2 The exoneration of the athlete was a turning point in the doping scandal.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The evidence presented in court led to his exoneration.

A2 Exoneration can only be granted if new evidence is found.

B1 The exoneration of the wrongly accused man brought closure to the case.

B2 The exoneration of the suspect was a result of a thorough investigation.

C1 The exoneration of the defendant was a turning point in the trial.

C2 The exoneration of the politician was met with mixed reactions from the public.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Exoneration! I didn't steal the cookie.

A2 Exoneration! The evidence proves I am innocent.

B1 Exoneration! The court finally cleared my name.

B2 Exoneration! After years of wrongful imprisonment, justice has been served.

C1 Exoneration! The DNA test results have vindicated me.

C2 Exoneration! My name has been cleared of all accusations.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The exoneration of the wrongly accused man brought great relief to his family.

A2 The exoneration of the suspect was a turning point in the investigation.

B1 The exoneration of the defendant was a result of new evidence coming to light.

B2 The exoneration of the politician was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C1 The exoneration of the company CEO was a major victory for his legal team.

C2 The exoneration of the athlete was a long-awaited vindication of his innocence.

Examples of exoneration in a Sentence

formal The forensic evidence led to the exoneration of the wrongly accused man.

informal They finally proved his innocence and he got off the hook.

slang They cleared his name and he was in the clear.

figurative Her exoneration was like a weight lifted off her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of exoneration

past tense

exonerated

plural

exonerations

comparative

more exonerated

superlative

most exonerated

present tense

exonerates

future tense

will exonerate

perfect tense

has exonerated

continuous tense

is exonerating

singular

exoneration

positive degree

exonerated

infinitive

to exonerate

gerund

exonerating

participle

exonerated

Origin and Evolution of exoneration

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'exoneration' originates from the Latin word 'exonerare', which means to discharge or free from a burden.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of clearing someone from blame or obligation, the word 'exoneration' has evolved to also encompass broader meanings of absolution and vindication in various contexts beyond the legal field.