absolves
v. C1 Advanced US //æbˈzɑɫvz// UK //ɐbsˈɒlvz// ab·solves
v. to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or a mistake. It means you are clearing them of any blame.
v. to formally declare someone innocent of a crime or to free them from blame or guilt. Transitive — requires a direct object.
The judge absolves the defendant of all charges.
The committee absolves the manager of any responsibility for the error, citing a lack of clear instructions.
While the evidence was damning, the jury ultimately absolves the defendant on the grounds of self-defense, recognizing the immediate threat to his life.