exoneration

nouns

the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
exoneration
is derived from
exonerate
is a type of (narrower)
a state at a particular time
"a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
condition, status
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
"friends provided a vindication of his position"
exoneration, vindication
is derived from
exonerate