Prove the innocence of (7)

I believe the answer is:

absolve

(Other definitions for absolve that I've seen before include "Excuse" , "Declare (someone) free of guilt" , "Grant pardon for" , "Forgive sins" , "Lob vase (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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