innocenter

to exonerate, clear (of charges)

verb ee-noh-sahn-TEH Rare

Usage Note

Innocenter means to formally declare or prove someone innocent; it is used in judicial and journalistic contexts. The related noun is l'innocence; the adjective is innocent, -e. The antonym in legal language is inculper (to charge/indict).

Examples

"Les nouvelles preuves ont permis de l'innocenter."

Natural Translation

The new evidence allowed him to be exonerated.

Literal Translation

The new evidence allowed to clear him.

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