# absolvitory

CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/absolvitory
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

relating to the act of freeing someone from a duty or a crime. It describes something that clears a person of guilt or responsibility.

For teachers: relating to the act of freeing from guilt, blame, or obligation. Often used in legal or formal contexts to describe a process or document that clears a person of a charge.

## Examples

- The judge issued an absolvitory decree after the trial.
- The committee issued an absolvitory statement to clear the manager of any wrongdoing in the financial scandal.
- The legal team argued that the evidence was insufficient to warrant a conviction, and thus the judge should issue an absolvitory judgment to protect the defendant's reputation.

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