Plural of exoneration; multiple instances of clearing someone of blame or proving innocence.
The plural form of Latin 'exoneratio,' this noun appears frequently in modern criminal justice discussions, especially regarding wrongful convictions and DNA evidence.
The number of exonerations in the United States has increased dramatically since DNA testing became available—we're literally rewriting the history of people we put in prison by mistake. It's both hopeful and heartbreaking.
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