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exoneration(noun, law, release, discharge, return)
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acquittal(noun, law, break, release, discharge)
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absolution(noun, release, discharge, stay, reason)
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excuse(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
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vindication(noun, law, release, discharge, return)
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pardon(noun, break, release, discharge, forgiveness)
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forgiveness(noun, break, release, relief, pardon)
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release(noun, break, discharge, relief, allowance)
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amnesty(noun, release, discharge, pardon, allowance)
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exemption(noun, release, discharge, vindication, exoneration)
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alibi(noun, argument, justification, plea, vindication)
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clearance(noun, release, discharge, pardon, acquittal)
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justification(noun, return, reason, argument, grace)
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apology(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
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defense(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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discharge(noun, break, release, relief, interval)
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remission(noun, pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness)
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acquittance(noun, accusation, acquittal)
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dismissal(noun, release, discharge, vindication, acquittal)
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compurgation(release, acquittal)
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