English Explanatory Dictionary

exculpation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.
  2. That which exculpates; an excuse.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

exculpation exculpations

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin exculpātiō. By surface analysis, exculpate + -ion.

Synonyms

disculpation exoneration quittance absolution acquittance acquitment acquittal assoilment compurgation exculpation not guilty vindication alibi essoin
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