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exculpation Definition


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exculpate
verb
    exculpated, exculpating
    1. formal
      To free someone from guilt or blame; to absolve or vindicate. Compare inculpate.
      Thesaurus: absolve, exonerate, vindicate, acquit, clear, free, pardon, forgive, let off, excuse; Antonym: indict, convict.
Derivative: exculpation
noun
    Derivative: exculpatory
    adj
      Freeing from the charge of a fault or crime.
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin ex from + culpa fault or blame.



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