exoneration

ɪɡzɒnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
ɛɡzɒnəˈreɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of officially absolving someone from blame; vindication.

the defendants’ eventual exoneration

vindication,freeing from blame,absolution,acquittal,discharge,exculpation,immunity,exemption,indemnity,dispensation,release,freedom,let-off,derogation