[ ɪg'zɒnəreɪt , ɛg- ]
■ verb
1》 officially absolve from blame.
2》 ( ~ someone from ) release someone from (a duty or obligation).
Derivatives
exoneration noun
exonerative adjective
Origin
ME: from L. exonerat- , exonerare 'free from a burden' (based on onus , oner- 'a burden').