Definitions

1. verb

to declare or prove someone or something innocent or free from blame

“The lawyer’s speech exculpated her client from all wrongdoing.”

2. verb

to relieve someone of a responsibility or obligation

“The company will exculpate the employee from liability in this matter.”

3. noun

the act of clearing or relieving someone of blame or responsibility

“The exculpation of the suspect was a major breakthrough in the case.”