absolved

ab·solve  (b-zlv, -slv)

tr.v. ab·solved, ab·solv·ing, ab·solves

1. To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.

2. To relieve of a requirement or obligation.

3.

a. To grant a remission of sin to.

b. To pardon or remit (a sin).

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[Middle English absolven, from Latin absolvere; see absolute.]

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ab·solva·ble adj.

ab·solver n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

absolved - freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated" exculpated, exonerated, vindicated, cleared, clear clean-handed, guiltless, innocent - free from evil or guilt; "an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty"