Adjective: exculpated 'eks-kul,pey-tid
Usage: formal
- Freed from any question of guilt
"is exculpated from all blame";
- absolved, clear, cleared, exonerated, vindicated
Usage: formal
- Free from blame or guilt; clear from accusation or official charges
"The suspect was exculpated of the murder charges";
- acquit, assoil [archaic], clear, exonerate
See also: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent