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exculpatory

/ɛksˈkʌlpətri/ adjective · British & US
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What does exculpatory mean?

adjective

Tending to clear or excuse someone from blame or suspicion; serving to exculpate.

Example

"The new evidence was seen as exculpatory, casting doubt on the defendant's guilt."

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