This is the 9414th most frequent Swedish word.
frikänner
"Frikänner" means "acquits" or "declares not guilty."
In this sentence, 'frikänner' is used to indicate an official legal decision where the accused is declared not guilty in court.
Domstolen frikänner den anklagade från alla brott.
The court acquits the accused of all charges.
Here, 'frikänner' is metaphorically used to suggest that the narrative removes or absolves responsibility.
Historien frikänner honom från ansvar för det som hände.
The story absolves him from responsibility for what happened.
In this case, 'frikänner' is used reflexively to imply that the individuals free themselves from blame by shifting it onto others.