Exculpates
/ɪkˈskʌlpeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of exculpate, meaning to clear from alleged fault or guilt.
The evidence exculpates the defendant from all charges.
Forms
- exculpate
- exculpated
- exculpating
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Commentary
Uses as an inflected form; see base term "exculpate" for full definition.
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