exculpatory
Use Exculpatory in a sentence
pəˌtɔr adjective
tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt.
Related forms
non·ex·cul·pa·to·ry, adjective
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exculpate (ˈɛkskʌlˌpeɪt, ɪkˈskʌlpeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to free from blame or guilt; vindicate or exonerate | |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin exculpāre, from Latin | |
| exculpable | |
| —adj | |
| excul'pation | |
| —n | |
| ex'culpatory | |
| —adj | |
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Exculpatory
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Word Origin & History
exculpatory
c.1780, from exculpate, from L. ex- + culpa "blame."
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Example sentences
The first question on appeal is whether the exculpatory clause is enforceable.
Consent forms should not contain any exculpatory language.
At the same time he is not content to say nothing, but attempts to give exculpatory reasons, which only makes plainer.
Trashing the defendant in public, with full knowledge of the exculpatory evidence being suppressed, is gravy.
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