disculpate
/dɪˈskʌlpeɪt/Definitions
1. verb
to absolve or free from blame, guilt, or responsibility, typically by declaring or proving the accused or accused party innocent or not liable
“The judge’s verdict helped to disculpate the wrongly accused defendant.”
2. verb
to officially excuse or vindicate someone from blame or censure
“The university disculpated the student who was accused of plagiarism after further investigation.”