Exculpate
verb
To prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong.
The evidence they discovered helped to exculpate the defendant from the crime.
Often appears as...
- exculpate someone from
- exculpate in a sentence
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To prove that someone is not guilty of doing something wrong.
The evidence they discovered helped to exculpate the defendant from the crime.
Often appears as...
- exculpate someone from
- exculpate in a sentence
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used mainly in legal situations to discuss innocence.
The new testimony could exculpate the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Courts
Although legal, it's also used in everyday situations to stress innocence.
She provided an alibi to exculpate herself from the accusation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
It's a formal word, suitable for serious discussions or writings.
In his article, he attempts to exculpate the politician.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used mainly in legal situations to discuss innocence.
The new testimony could exculpate the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Courts
Although legal, it's also used in everyday situations to stress innocence.
She provided an alibi to exculpate herself from the accusation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
It's a formal word, suitable for serious discussions or writings.
In his article, he attempts to exculpate the politician.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used mainly in legal situations to discuss innocence.
The new testimony could exculpate the suspect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Courts
Although legal, it's also used in everyday situations to stress innocence.
She provided an alibi to exculpate herself from the accusation.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Tone
It's a formal word, suitable for serious discussions or writings.
In his article, he attempts to exculpate the politician.
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