Ex·cul·pate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Exculpated p. pr. & vb. n.. Exculpating (░).] To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit.
He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. --Mason.
I exculpate him further for his writing against me. --Milman.
Syn: -- To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate; justify.
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exculpated
adj : freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all
blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice";
"his official honor is vindicated" [syn: absolved, clear,
cleared, exonerated, vindicated]