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Meaning of EXCULPATORY

Pronunciation:  ik'skulpu`towree

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[adj]  clearing of guilt or blame
 

EXCULPATORY is a 11 letter word that starts with E.

 

 Synonyms: absolvitory, exonerative, extenuating, forgiving, justificative, justificatory, vindicatory
 
 Antonyms: inculpative, inculpatory
 
 See Also: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ex*cul"pa*to*ry\
Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt;
excusing. ``An exculpatory letter.'' --Johnson.

 

 

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