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exculpate
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A quick definition of exculpate:
Term: EXCULPATE
Definition: Exculpate means to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. It is like saying "they didn't do it!" Exculpation is the act of clearing someone's name, and exculpatory means something that proves someone's innocence.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: To free from blame or accusation.
Example: The evidence presented in court exculpated the defendant, proving that he was not responsible for the crime.
Explanation: In this example, the defendant was accused of a crime, but the evidence presented in court proved that he was not responsible. Therefore, he was exculpated, or freed from the blame and accusation of the crime.