1. A defence of some offensive behaviour or some failure to keep a promise etc.
   - excuse, alibi, self-justification 
2. The act of freeing from guilt or blame

Derived forms: exculpations

See also: exculpate

Type of: defence [Brit, Cdn], defense [US], forgiveness, pardon, vindication

Encyclopedia: Exculpation

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