Exculpated: meaning, definitions and examples
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exculpated
[ ˈɛkskəlˌpeɪtɪd ]
legal context
To exculpate means to clear someone from blame or fault. It is often used in legal situations where an individual is proven innocent of a crime or accusation. This term comes from the idea of removing blame or guilt from a person. In a broader sense, exculpation can refer to any process of absolving someone from responsibility or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
absolve, clear, exonerate, vindicate
Examples of usage
- The evidence presented served to exculpate the defendant.
- She was exculpated after the investigation revealed her innocence.
- The new witness helped to exculpate him from the charges.
Translations
Translations of the word "exculpated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exculpado
🇮🇳 निर्दोष ठहराना
🇩🇪 entlastet
🇮🇩 membebaskan
🇺🇦 виправдовувати
🇵🇱 uniewinniony
🇯🇵 無罪を証明する
🇫🇷 exculpé
🇪🇸 exculpado
🇹🇷 aklanmış
🇰🇷 무죄를 입증하다
🇸🇦 تبرئة
🇨🇿 osvobozený
🇸🇰 oslobodený
🇨🇳 免除罪责
🇸🇮 oproščen
🇮🇸 afsakaður
🇰🇿 кінәдан босату
🇬🇪 გამართლებული
🇦🇿 təqsirindən azad olunmuş
🇲🇽 exculpado
Word origin
The word 'exculpate' has its origins in the Latin word 'exculpare', where 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from' and 'culpa' means 'blame' or 'guilt'. This etymology reflects the meaning of removing or freeing oneself from blame. The term came into use in the English language in the late 19th century, primarily appearing in legal literature. The process of exculpation is essential in legal frameworks, helping to establish the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. It has gained usage in philosophical and ethical discussions as well, often related to accountability and moral responsibility.