Exculpating
/ɪkˈskʌlpɛɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. pres. part.) Showing or proving that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing.
The evidence exculpating the defendant was admitted in court.
Forms
- exculpate
- exculpated
- exculpates
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Commentary
"Exculpating" is the present participle form of "exculpate," used primarily to describe evidence or actions that clear someone from blame.
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