absolved

(verb) grant remission of a sin to. Synonyms: shrive, absolve. Example: "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten hail mary's."

(verb) let off the hook. Synonyms: absolve, justify, free. Example: "I absolve you from this responsibility."

(adj) freed from any question of guilt. Synonyms: clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated. Examples: "Is absolved from all blame." "Was now clear of the charge of cowardice." "His official honor is vindicated."