exoner'ation
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exonerate (ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge |
| 2. | to relieve from an obligation or task; exempt |
| [C16: from Latin exonerāre to free from a burden, from onus a burden] | |
| exoner'ation | |
| —n | |
| ex'onerative | |
| —adj | |
| ex'onerator | |
| —n | |
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