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exculpation

[ek-skuhl-pey-shuhn] / ˌɛk skʌlˈpeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
clearing from accusation
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His defenders, meanwhile, seem keen to offer exculpation via diagnosis.

From Slate Dec. 19, 2019

The testimony and evidence are a pileup of contradictions and self-serving exculpation.

From New York Times Oct. 27, 2016

Unfinished Empire: The Global Expansion of Britainby John Darwin This is not because Darwin is out to offer exculpation or vindication – far from it.

From The Guardian Dec. 28, 2012

I don’t think they knew if this was supposed to be condemnation or exculpation.

From Newsweek

Speug might have contested this barefaced attempt at exculpation, but Bulldog was himself again and gripped the reins of authority.

From Young Barbarians by Ian Maclaren




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