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Exculpation — Ex cul*pa tion, n. [Cf. LL. exculpatio.] The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse. [1913 Webster] These robbers, however, were men who might have made out a strong case in exculpation of themselves.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exculpation — index absolution, acquittal, amnesty, compurgation, discharge (liberation), discharge (release from obligation) … Law dictionary
exculpation — exculpate ► VERB formal ▪ show or declare to be not guilty of wrongdoing. DERIVATIVES exculpation noun exculpatory adjective. ORIGIN Latin exculpare free from blame … English terms dictionary
exculpation — noun see exculpate … New Collegiate Dictionary
Exculpation — Unter der Exkulpation (von lat. culpa, „Schuld“) wird in der Rechtswissenschaft die Schuldbefreiung einer Person verstanden. Schuldrecht Im Schuldrecht wird die Exkulpation benutzt, um vermutetes Verschulden zu widerlegen. Dies betrifft im… … Deutsch Wikipedia
exculpation — See exculpable. * * * … Universalium
exculpation — noun The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse … Wiktionary
exculpation — Synonyms and related words: absolution, acquittal, acquittance, amnesty, clearance, clearing, compurgation, destigmatization, destigmatizing, discharge, disculpation, dismissal, excuse, exemption, exoneration, explanation, forgiveness, grace,… … Moby Thesaurus
exculpation — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A freeing or clearing from accusation or guilt: exoneration, vindication. Law: acquittal. See LAW … English dictionary for students
exculpation — ex·cul·pa·tion || ‚ekskÊŒl peɪʃn n. act of freeing from blame, act of declaring innocent … English contemporary dictionary
