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EXCULPATORY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Clearing of guilt or blame

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

absolvitory; exonerative; forgiving (providing absolution)

extenuating (partially excusing or justifying)

justificative; justificatory; vindicatory (providing justification)

Also:

clean-handed; guiltless; innocent (free from evil or guilt)

Antonym:

inculpatory (causing blame to be imputed to)

Derivation:

exculpate (pronounce not guilty of criminal charges)

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