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exculpation (n.)

"the act of exonerating from a charge of fault or crime; vindication," 1715, noun of action from exculpate.

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exculpate (v.)
"to clear from suspicion of wrong or guilt," 1650s, from Medieval Latin exculpatus, past participle of exculpare, from Latin ex culpa, from ex "out of" (see ex-) + culpa ablative of culpa "blame, fault." Related: Exculpated; exculpating.

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Definitions of exculpation

exculpation (n.)
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.;
Synonyms: excuse / alibi / self-justification
exculpation (n.)
the act of freeing from guilt or blame;
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