To clear one's name means to prove one's innocence and remove any doubts or suspicions surrounding them. It involves presenting evidence or convincing arguments that demonstrate the absence of guilt.
Related terms
Acquittal: A legal judgment declaring that someone charged with a crime is not guilty.
Exoneration: When new evidence emerges proving someone's innocence after they have been convicted of a crime.
Vindication: Being proven right or justified after facing doubt or criticism.