absolve
Cross references: 1. exculpate ab.solve \*b-'za:lv, -'sa:lv, -'zo.lv, -'so.l\ vt [ME absolven, fr. L absolvere, fr. ab- + solvere to loo]sen - more at SOLVE 1: to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt 2: to remit (a sin) by absolution - ab.solv.er n