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Entlastung

Substantiv

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exoneration

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

The word "exoneration" connotes a kind of absolution from blame for misdeeds, which may not always be the case in the context of company law director action ratification.

Definitions of exoneration

English

the act of exonerating (=officially stating that someone or something is not guilty of something or does not have to complete a particular obligation)

They served prison terms ranging from seven to 13 years, before their exoneration in 2012.