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]