absolve
/əbˈzɔlv; əb`zɑlv/ v[Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (from/of sth) 1 (fml esp law 文, 尤用於法律) clear sb (of guilt); declare sb free (from blame, a promise, a duty, etc) 开脱某人（的罪责）; 宣布免除某人（所受的责难, 要履行的诺言, 要负的责任等）
The court absolved the accused man (from all responsibility for her death). 法官判决被告无罪（对她的死亡不必负任何责任）.
2 give absolution to sb 赦免某人的罪责
absolve repentant sinners 赦免悔改的罪人.