v. t.
He exculpated himself from being the author of the heroic epistle. Mason. [ 1913 Webster ]
I exculpate him further for his writing against me. Milman.
adj. freed from any question of guilt; having suspicion of guilt eliminated.
n. [ Cf. LL. exculpatio. ] The act of exculpating from alleged fault or crime; that which exculpates; excuse. [ 1913 Webster ]
These robbers, however, were men who might have made out a strong case in exculpation of themselves. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Clearing, or tending to clear, from alleged fault or guilt; excusing. “An exculpatory letter.” Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]