Associations to the word «Exculpation»

Wiktionary

EXCULPATION, noun. The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse.

Dictionary definition

EXCULPATION, noun. A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; "he kept finding excuses to stay"; "every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job"; "his transparent self-justification was unacceptable".
EXCULPATION, noun. The act of freeing from guilt or blame.

Wise words

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