noun
exculpation
Exculpation (noun) means the act of clearing someone of a fault or crime.
noun
1
The act of clearing someone of a fault or crime.
2
Something offered as a reason to clear someone of blame.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin exculpātiō. By surface analysis, exculpate + -ion.
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Rhymes for exculpation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exculpation?
"exculpation" (noun) means the act of clearing someone of a fault or crime.
What is another word for exculpation?
Other words for "exculpation" include excuse, alibi.
What is the opposite of exculpation?
The opposite of "exculpation" is condemnation.
What are the different meanings of exculpation?
"exculpation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of clearing someone of a fault or crime; 2. Something offered as a reason to clear someone of blame.
