expurgatory
adjective
ex·pur·ga·to·ry
ek-ˈspər-gə-ˌtȯr-ē 
: serving to purify from something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
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“Expurgatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expurgatory. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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