(n.) The act of disburdening, discharging, or freeing morally from a charge or imputation; also, the state of being disburdened or freed from a charge.

absolution acquittal acquittance amnesty clearance clearing compurgation destigmatization destigmatizing discharge disculpation dismissal exculpation excuse exemption forgiveness grace immunity indemnity pardon purgation purging quietus quittance redemption release remission remission of sin reprieve shrift sparing verdict of acquittal vindication