In literature, "exonerate" is employed to indicate the act of clearing someone from blame or releasing them from guilt, whether in legal contexts or in moral and interpersonal situations. Authors often use it to show a formal or emotional absolution, as when a character seeks to have another relieved of suspicion or legal charge (as seen in [1] and [2]), or when a person wishes to be freed from self-inflicted or socially imposed reproof (as in [3] and [4]). Moreover, the term can accentuate the contrast between mere legal acquittal and the deeper, sometimes redemptive, implications of moral vindication (for instance, in [5] and [6]). Overall, the nuanced employment of "exonerate" serves to heighten narrative tension by engaging with themes of justice, responsibility, and the complexities of human relationships (see [7] and [8]).