Clearing of charges is a legal term used when a criminal defendant is found not guilty or charges against them are dismissed. Some synonyms for clearing of charges include exoneration, acquittal, vindication, and absolution. Exoneration is often used to describe a situation where an innocent person has been wrongfully accused and cleared of any wrongdoing. Acquittal and vindication are both used in situations where the defendant has been found not guilty by a court of law. Absolution is a religious term that means forgiveness or pardon, and can be used in a broader context to describe the clearing of any wrongdoing.