exculpation

Definitions

The act of clearing someone of guilt or blame.

A formal statement or evidence that proves someone is not responsible for a wrongdoing.

Examples

The discovery of the new evidence provided complete exculpation for the defendant, who had been wrongly accused of the crime.

He sought formal exculpation from the committee to clear his name after the internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing.

Synonyms

absolution vindication acquittal exoneration justification pardon clearing

Antonyms

conviction condemnation blame censure incrimination guilt accusation