as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exculpation
Noun
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The couple reported to prison on Jan. 17, 2023, and roughly 28 months later, President Trump granted them a full pardon.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
8 July 2025 -
Kelley is one of several January 6 rioters already back in prison following their pardon following investigations into other crimes or prior convictions, which were not removed by the presidential pardon.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Even Hinton’s father asked for forgiveness on behalf of his family.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Instead, new student loans will be given the option to pay back the loans between 10 and 25 years (the duration fluctuates based on the loan balance at graduation), as well as an option to have student loan forgiveness after 30 years of payments.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The clearing of the home adjacent to Griffin's childhood house bore opportunity.—
Allana Smith,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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The bird quickly dances away from the clearing at the center of the frame, but stays just a few feet away.—
Irene Wright
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Noun
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His 2023 impeachment trial ended with his full acquittal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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He's faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Now, while the verdict is mixed, Combs can claim some vindication on being cleared of the most serious charges.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
2 July 2025
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Grant would surely see this as vindication of his thesis: Canada has abandoned its traditional identity in favor of a Canadian copy of America’s Ellis Island narrative.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
2 July 2025
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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