👉 In criminal law, an "exoneration" refers to a situation where a person is released from prison or other punishment due to evidence that was previously not considered sufficient enough to warrant such punishment. This can be achieved through various means, including new information uncovered after the original charges were dropped, new evidence discovered during trial, or by proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Exoneration can also refer to the process of releasing someone who has been wrongly convicted and being released from prison.