Clear, legally (9)

I believe the answer is:

exonerate

(Other definitions for exonerate that I've seen before include "Clear of blame" , "Justify" , "let off the hook" , "Acquit" , "Declare to be free from blame" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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