View synonyms for exculpation

exculpation

[ ek-skuhl-pey-shuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

clearance from a charge of guilt or fault; vindication:
A biological or environmental explanation for a criminal act does not translate into exculpation of the individual.
legal protection from charges of guilt or fault:
Each commissioner and officer shall be entitled to exculpation from liability and to indemnification by the District to the extent set forth in the Act.

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