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Exculpation

Exculpation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Exculpation? [n] the act of freeing from guilt or blame [n] a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Exculpation: alibi \| excuse \| self-justification Related Terms \| Find terms related to Exculpation: absolution \| acquittal \| acquittance \| amnesty \| clearance \| clearing \| compurgation \| destigmatization \| destigmatizing \| discharge \| disculpation \| dismissal \| excuse \| exemption \| exoneration \| explanation \| forgiveness \| grace \| immunity \| indemnity \| justification \| pardon \| purgation \| purging \| quietus \| quittance \| rationalization \| redemption \| rehabilitation \| reinstatement \| release \| remission \| remission of sin \| reprieve \| restoration \| shrift \| sparing \| verdict of acquittal \| vindication See Also \| defence \| defense \| extenuation \| forgiveness \| mitigation \| pardon \| vindication Exculpation In Webster's Dictionary \Ex`cul*pa"tion\, n. [Cf. LL. exculpatio.] The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse. These robbers, however, were men who might have made out a strong case in exculpation of themselves. --Southey.

Exculpation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Exculpation?

[n] the act of freeing from guilt or blame
[n] a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Exculpation: alibi | excuse | self-justification

Exculpation In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex`cul*pa"tion\, n. [Cf. LL. exculpatio.]
The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that
which exculpates; excuse.

      These robbers, however, were men who might have made
      out a strong case in exculpation of themselves.
                                               --Southey.

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