exculpation

Example Sentences

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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

All this was true, and no attempt at exculpation was made, but it was felt that a breach existed.

From Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks