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exculpation

noun

Definition of exculpationnext
as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exculpation
  1. pardon
  2. forgiveness
  3. clearing
  4. exoneration
  5. acquittal
  6. vindication
Noun
  • Asked for comment, a White House official said presidential pardons apply only to federal convictions.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But Lindsay's facing state charges, so a presidential pardon isn't an option here.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • When Fyodor drags himself on the floor, begging for forgiveness or a bit more money to play roulette, the gesture straddles the line between humor and intense discomfort — veering into cringe comedy.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This is given an almost mystical significance, made all the more ridiculous when an actual priest gives a sermon using the brothers as an object lesson in the value of forgiveness.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • Sonil Jain, Co-founder of Sowtex and ReMaterial, noted that for a fabric exporter trading with Russia, Brazil, or the UAE, there were many possible benefits, including cheaper, faster B2B settlements without dollar-clearing fees destroying margins.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • With about 2 1/2 minutes left in the first period against Montreal, Björck lost the draw, but stayed in position above the play and covered for teammate Alexandre Taillefer when the defenceman bobbled a Canadiens clearing attempt.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of clearing
Noun
  • Experts told me some prosecutors around the country were using the obscure plea as a tool to thwart exonerations.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The office has also argued that the 2024 appellate ruling did not equate to an exoneration that warranted completely vacating Stubblefield’s conviction and sentence.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of exoneration
Noun
  • Although the circumstantial case against Lizzie was strong, a lack of physical evidence ultimately helped win her an acquittal.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On Thursday, suggesting the judge’s words to the jury were too weak, Reddington wanted the stubborn juror tossed out – likely in the hopes of an acquittal.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • The performance seemed like an early vindication for Kiffin, the $13-million-a-year lightning rod.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • However, ultimate vindication, or at least mitigation on the legal side of things, as well as the potential of AI as a multiplier for Meta's business, is keeping us in the stock.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vindication
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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