1. serving to clear someone of blame or responsibility; tending to prove innocence
Usage: formal, legal context

Examples

• The witness provided exonerative testimony that proved the defendant's innocence.
• New DNA evidence was exonerative and led to the prisoner's release.
• The investigation uncovered exonerative documents that cleared her of all charges.
• His lawyer presented exonerative witnesses to support his defense.
• The exonerative findings contradicted the original accusations.