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EXCULPATORY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Clearing of guilt or blame
Classified under:
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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