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
  • Trump commuted their prison sentences, but they were not covered by the president’s mass pardons.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Trump commuted their prison sentences, but they were not covered by the president's mass pardons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • As well as realization that everyone deserves love, empathy, and forgiveness.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Mengel wrote the script for the cinematic exploration of family, love, forgiveness and mental health with his friend and creative partner Christian Bengtson.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • The mechanism behind cholesterol-clearing UC San Diego researchers in La Jolla knew going into their latest study that high-cholesterol diets inhibit the ability of the liver — the cholesterol-removing organ — to clear it from the blood.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
  • In that time, competing tokenization specialists from the crypto industry such as Ondo and Securitize have burst onto the scene, threatening legacy clearing infrastructure through high-profile partnerships with giants including BlackRock.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of clearing
Noun
  • Against a surge in antisemitic attacks since the Israel-Hamas war, Macron declared July 12 a national day honoring Dreyfus’ exoneration, as Dreyfus’ 99-year-old grandson lamented antisemitism’s resurgence.
    — Masha Macpherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Over the past decade, Robby and Michael have made a concerted push for Ethel’s exoneration.
    — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of exoneration
Noun
  • In addition to being accused of adultery by his estranged wife, Paxton, a staunch MAGA ally, has faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and state impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Le Pen is looking for an acquittal In what would be the best-case scenario for Le Pen, the appeals court could clear her of all charges.
    — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • Bryan Sullivan, a lawyer for Jonasi, called the decision a vindication of his client’s right to free speech.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
  • Those in Norway see that as vindication of their coaching methods, where the best youngsters, like Haaland and Odegaard, have graduated through the National Team School.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of vindication
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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