Synonyms: vindication, exoneration
Definition: the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
Usage: friends provided a vindication of his position
Similar words: clearing
Definition: the act of freeing from suspicion
Synonyms: exoneration
Definition: the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
Similar words: condition, status
Definition: a state at a particular time
Usage: a condition (or state) of disrepair; the current status of the arms negotiations