Noun: exculpation ,eks-kul'pey-shun
- The act of freeing from guilt or blame
"The new evidence led to the defendant's exculpation"
- A defence of some offensive behaviour or some failure to keep a promise etc.
"His exculpation for missing the deadline was unconvincing";
- excuse, alibi, self-justification
Derived forms: exculpations
Type of: account, defence [Brit, Cdn], defense [US], forgiveness, pardon, vindication
Encyclopedia: Exculpation