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Absolve

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

absolve


ab·solved
ab·solv·ing
1 : to set free or release from some obligation or responsibility [a judgment terminating a parent's rights…s that parent of all future support obligations "In re Bruce R., 662 A.2d 107 (1995)"]
2 : to determine to be free of fault, guilt, or liability [a jury absolved the defendant of any negligence "Harbaugh v. Darr, 438 P.2d 74 (1968)"]




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