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Word: Exonerate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin exonerat- ‘freed from a burden’, from the verb exonerare, from ex- ‘from’ + onus, oner- ‘a burden’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛɡˈzɒnəreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing
Short Definition:absolve someone from blame for fault or wrongdoing
Examples:- an inquiry exonerated those involved
- they should exonerate these men from this crime
Definition:
release someone from (a duty or obligation)
Short Definition:release someone from
Examples:- Pope Clement V exonerated the king from his oath to the barons
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