absolver

noun

Meaning

A person or entity that formally declares someone free from blame, guilt, or the consequences of a sin or wrongdoing.

Examples

  • The judge served as the final absolver, clearing the defendant of all charges after new evidence emerged.
  • In the eyes of the community, she became the ultimate absolver who could forgive even the most bitter rivals.

Synonyms: forgiver, pardoner, exonerator, remitter