 exculpate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (criminal law) pronounce not guilty of criminal charges | |
| Synonyms: | acquit exonerate discharge clear assoil | |
| Examples: | "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges" |
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| Related terms: | convict pronounce purge vindicate whitewash exoneration clear clearing judge | |
| Similar spelling: |
exculpated exculpatory exculpation |
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