exculpated

(verb) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. Synonyms: acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate. Example: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges."

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