exculpation

English

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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

exculpation (countable and uncountable, plural exculpations)

  1. The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime.
    Synonyms: disculpation, exoneration, quittance; see also Thesaurus:acquittal
  2. That which exculpates; an excuse.
    Synonyms: alibi, essoin

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