exculpatory

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ex·cul·pa·to·ry (

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adj.

Acting or tending to exculpate.

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Adj.

exculpatory - clearing of guilt or blame

clean-handed, guiltless, innocent - free from evil or guilt; "an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty"

inculpative, inculpatory - causing blame to be imputed to

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