Definitions

1. verb

to absolve or free from blame or guilt, especially in a formal or official manner

“The lawyer’s speech successfully exculpated his client of all charges.”

2. verb

to clear or vindicate someone’s reputation

“The journalist’s investigation worked to exculpate the wrongly accused person.”

3. noun

the act of absolving or freeing someone from blame or guilt

“The exculpation of the defendant was a major victory in the trial.”