Definitions for: Exculpatory


[adj] clearing of guilt or blame



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*cul"pa*to*ry
Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt;
excusing. ``An exculpatory letter.'' --Johnson.

Synonyms: absolvitory, exonerative, extenuating, forgiving, justificative, justificatory, vindicatory

Antonyms: inculpative, inculpatory

See Also: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent

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