Exculpate
Pronunciation : Ex*cul"pate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Exculpated
Part of Speech : p.
Etymology : [L. ex out + culpatus, p. p. of culpare to find fault with, to blame, culpa fault. See Culpable.]
Definition : Defn: To clear from alleged fault or guilt; to prove to be guiltless; to relieve of blame; to acquit. He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. Mason. I exculpate him further for his writing against me. Milman.
Syn. -- To exonerate; absolve; clear; acquit; excuse; vindicate; justify.
pr. & vb. n.. Exculpating (
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913