noun
- the act of clearing someone from blame or accusation; proof or evidence that shows someone is not guilty
Usage: formal, often used in legal contexts
Examples
- The new evidence provided complete exculpation for the defendant.
- Her testimony served as exculpation in the investigation.
- The lawyer presented documents as exculpation for his client's actions.
- Without exculpation, he remained under suspicion.
- The witness's statement offered exculpation for the accused.
- The discovery of the real culprit led to the innocent man's exculpation.