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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Cf. LL.

exculpatio

The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.

These robbers, however, were men who might have made out a strong case in

exculpation

of themselves.

Southey.

Noun.

The act of vindicating from a charge of fault or crime; excuse.

exculpation ‎(plural exculpations)

The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.