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